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• Company: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
• Location: Zambia
• State: Zambia
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job Category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Zambia

Software Developer C6 Ref No. SD/AC/09/11/2020

Reports to Strategic Information Manager. The incumbent will develop software applications according to the devised requirements, improve the performance of existing features and fix arising bugs.

Main duties

• Designs and develops features that meet the written requirements; improve existing features and develop solutions that ensure smooth upgrade of software by end-users
• Contributes to the development of clear and concise requirements on the features to be developed
• Develops clear technical and user documentation of all aspects of the systems in development and maintenance
• Ensures that all codes developed have associated test units, with comprehensive and clear test cases
• Ensures that all identified bugs are properly documented and fixed on time
• Participates in the trainings of end-users of the various system features being developed
  Actively participate in code-reviews
• Improves system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and developing standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum BSc. Computer Science, or any related field
• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a Software Development environment
• Experience and poses a solid understanding of object-oriented programming – C#, Java, etc
• Experience and poses a solid understanding in any web-based programming technology – C#, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, etc
• Solid understanding of RDBMS and/or NoSQL database systems. Should have an ability to translate complex data requirements into efficient SQL code for reporting and data extractions for analysis purposes
• Familiarity with any of the version control systems, e.g. git, subversion, etc
• Familiarity or experience working with various software development frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgement in the execution of duties

 

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please send an application letter and detailed CV quoting Reference Number and day-time telephone number to CIDRZ but the letter should be addressed to;

CIDRZ Human Resources Director P. O. Box 34681, LUSAKA via email: [email protected]

NOTE: Hard copy applications will NOT be accepted