Software Developer – Grade 9/10 (1 Post) – MKsU/PG/01/24
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A proven history of working as a software developer and
programmer for university systems, demonstrating a track record of
exemplary performance, is essential.
- Familiarity with databases such as Oracle, MSSQL,
MySQL/MariaDB, SQLite, and PostgreSQL, along with the use of database
abstraction tools like ADO.NET, ORM, and LINQ to SQL, is required.
- Experience in systems integrations using both RESTful and
SOAP-based APIs is expected.
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology,
Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution,
along with three (3) years of experience in a Grade 7/8 or similar
position, is required.
- At least five (5) years of experience with modern programming
languages and platforms such as PHP, .NET, JavaScript, Java, and
post-qualification is necessary.
- Demonstrated outstanding customer service skills are
essential.
- Membership in a relevant professional organization is
mandatory.
- Certification in CCNA, A+, experience with university systems,
and possession of additional relevant qualifications are advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and manage software testing environments, conducting
tests according to defined use cases.
- Collaborate with IT support teams to resolve any issues
identified and escalated during daily operations.
- Develop and deliver reports and documentation detailing new
software versions and changes.
- Drive the adoption of systems by business users, encouraging
full utilization.
- Conduct research and provide input on design approaches,
performance enhancements, and foundational functionality improvements for
various applications and procedures.
- Perform technical design and development tasks to enable
effective creation and implementation of business application systems.
- Develop test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports
across multiple projects of different sizes.
- Create, design, and manage automated tools for software
builds, packaging, testing, and deployment to ensure predictable and
repeatable software migration from development to test and production
environments, following Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous
Delivery (CD) principles.
- Investigate software issues and bugs, working to resolve them
effectively.
- Customize and configure business applications to meet specific
business needs using various database and software tools.
- Review user requirement documents to ensure the requirements
can be adequately tested.
- Present system functionality to new users and departments,
providing assistance as needed.
- Work on designing and developing front-end, middle tier, and
back-end tiers for business applications.
- Improve existing software and provide input for enhancements.
- Develop user requirement analysis (URA) documents for new
projects based on user needs, aligning these requirements with the
software and/or database components.
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Submit two (2) hard copies of the letter of application,
academic certificates, testimonials and updated curriculum vitae to
include full details of academic and professional qualifications,
experience, publications, supervision of postgraduate students (where
applicable), attracted funds, academic programmes developed, membership to
professional bodies and evidence of current salary.
- Type the required information in the Job Application Form
available on the University website, print, sign and attach to the
application.
- Contact three (3) referees and request them to send their
recommendations, under sealed envelopes to the provided address, before
the advert deadline.
- Send a soft copy (one running pdf file) of the application
to recruitmentAPF@mksu.ac.ke and a copy to careers@mksu.ac.ke.
- Submit the two (2) applications in a sealed envelope
indicating the position applied for to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Administration, Planning and Finance
Machakos University
P. O. BOX 136 – 90100
MACHAKOS
So as to be received not later than Wednesday
29th May, 2024.
N/B: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Machakos University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and therefore
staff of either gender or persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
