SOFTWARE DEVELOPER/PROGRAMMER

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Analyze, and translate business requirements into functional and non-functional system requirements
• Participate in system design, interface and programming with other team members
• Design user interfaces by using conceptual design techniques such as creating visual mock ups diagrams
• According to requirements, develop modify and test code as well as analyze, correct and document errors reported
• Develop, enhance and maintain new and existing web-based and client server enterprise application
• Write system test scripts and fix software defects when required
  Write test plans and user acceptance testing cases for quality assurance
• Improve the performance of applications via load and stress testing
• Participate in user requirements research and usability testing to help improve the user experience
• Coordinate and perform system installation and monitor system operation to ensure specifications are met
• Compose and contribute to technical documentation, program documentation including flow charts, file structure, input/output documents, program narratives, etc.
• Ensures the security and integrity of all systems and data.
• Identify opportunities that can improve efficiency of business processes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of eHealth and ICT policies, strategies, plans and procedures in line line with MoHCC’s policies, strategic goals, and plans.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications Required

• Relevant degree in computer science, information systems or any appropriate discipline
• Three (3) years’ experience in system development
• Technical experience in development and maintenance of enterprise software, applications systems, databases, web development, user training and support.
• Experience and/or knowledge of health systems and health systems strengthening is an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience in use of open source software
• Knowledge and experience in using different development frameworks such as spring mvc, hibernate, struts, JQuery.
• Knowledge and experience in developing in a range of technologies such as Java, PHP, Python, .net, Android. MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Extensive Python experience
• Experience in working with team members in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of systems and applications development including functions and capabilities of computer operating systems and software programming applications.
• Knowledge of computer security procedures.