Assistant Software Developer

Infratel • IT Jobs • Lusaka • 1 month ago

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INF 6 – Assistant Software Developer (1)

Employment Type: Permanent & Pensionable

Location: Lusaka Province

Closing Date: October 20, 2024

Job Description

The Assistant Software Developer is responsible for software development, design, documentation, deployment and maintenance. The role is responsible for ensuring correct requirements are collected from customers and appropriate systems are developed, tested and commissioned to clients. The role shall ensure best practice is upheld in developing software solutions. The developer shall align to current software development trends in order to attain efficiency. The developer shall perform full stack roles.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Collection

Collect, Document and Review Customer Requirements
Interpret requirements for the developers

Software Design & Analysis

Design and Model software solutions based on collected requirements
Develop and maintain effective systems and software for both internal and external stakeholders

Software Development, Integrations & Maintenance

Proficiency in developing full stack
Proficiency in various languages such as Java, C#, C++, Python etc.
Developing server-side solutions following industry best practices
Integrate software applications for internal and external use
Customize Software Solutions for internal and external customers
Design and develop web applications, mobile applications and websites for the company and for customers
Ability to work with various types of databases – design and performance tuning

Software Testing

Review and debug code
Perform Validation and Verification Testing
Perform Sign Offs for each and every project

Software Deployment & Commissioning

Plan strategies for software deployment
Maintain software releases, versions and patches

Systems Training and Documentation

Maintain documentation for all systems
Train users for various applications

Software Quality

Create and execute detailed test scripts, test plans and test cases
Work closely with developers to create test specifications.

Technology Updates

Update the Data Centre Manager on all relevant changes in the industry

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Information Technologyor any relevant field and A Member of ICTAZ

Key Competencies and Skills

Has extensive technical knowledge in software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
Good knowledge of various software development frameworks
Good knowledge of various programming languages
Good knowledge of Software Testing
Good knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming
leadership skills for management and development of staff
Ability to collaborate and work with a team
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong background in various aspects of software development
Good customer support skills
Project Management
Logical thinking and problem-solving
Highly proven ethical conduct and free from criminal record; and
Highly computer literate and presentation skills.

Years of Experience Required

Minimum of two (2) years of informationtechnology experience with a focus on software development