SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Gwanda State University 274 views

The University seeks to engage a Software Engineer in the Information and Communication Technology Services Department.

As a Software Engineer, you will be

• Participate in the full Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for enterprise-wide applications
• Design, develop, test, and maintain secure databases and information systems
• Develop software solutions that comply with university standards, policies, and security requirements
• Apply software architecture principles to system design, integration, and interfaces
• Gather, analyse, and document requirements from departments and external system integrators
• Develop and maintain APIs, reports, and system integrations
• Recommend innovative technology solutions to improve university processes and address user challenges
• Follow best practices in coding, documentation, version control, and testing
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers
• Deploy and support systems in Unix/Linux/Windows environments using modern development frameworks
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and advise the University on their adoption

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering
• Strong working knowledge of at least two programming languages At least one (1) year of experience in developing systems, preferably in a University setting
• Good communication skills, analytical ability, and emerging leadership qualities
• Professional certifications in software development or database technologies will be an added advantage