Job Purpose: The systems developer is expected to create and modify computer systems by converting project requirements into code.
They are also expected to ensure that solutions are developed with maximum efficiency
Job Responsibilities
Analyzing user requirements;
Researching, designing and writing new software systems;
Testing new systems and fault finding;
Evaluating the software and systems that make computers and hardware work;
Developing existing programs by analyzing and identifying areas for modification;
Integrating existing software products and getting incompatible platforms to work together;
Creating technical specifications and test plans;
Writing and testing code and then refining and rewriting as necessary;
Writing systems to control the scheduling of jobs on servers or to control the access allowed to users or remote systems;
Writing operational documentation;
Maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects;
Working closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic designers, other developers, systems analysts, implementers, system support engineers and sales and marketing professionals;
Consulting clients and colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current systems;
Investigating new technologies;
Continually updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications.
Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in developing IT systems
Holder of a computer science degree
Hands-on experience in one or more of the programming languages PHP/C/C++/Java
SQL and database modelling skills
Analytical skills
Proficient English language skills
Experience delivering high quality, error free software
Good communication skills
Knowledge of accounting will be an added advantage
A meticulous and logical mind
Team working
Ability to understand clients’ needs
How to Apply
This is job advertisement is open to all including staff who meet the criteria.
Applications should be sent to jobs@attain-es.com by end of business Friday 20th March 2014.