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National Land Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant post within the Information & Communication Technology Division:
Application Developer– (1 Post)
The successful candidate will report to the Senior Application Developer
Job Purpose
To create, maintain and implement the source code that constitutes an application or program. This also encompasses the responsibility of designing prototype applications, indicating program unit structure and coordinating application plans with the development team or client.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
Ensures the implementation of objectives and assesses results
Ensures employees comply with policies and procedures of the Unit
Prepares reports on the status and progress of the development of applications and the unit
Promotes the sharing of knowledge and skills
Liaises with vendors in respect of system’s support and maintenance
Assists with the design and delivery of technical training programmes
Makes recommendations to the Senior Application Developer on matters relating to application development and data management and conversion.
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
Identifies client requirements and how they translate to new application features
Collaborates with development team and other IT staff to set specifications for new applications
Writes high-quality code to program complete applications on schedule
Establishes detailed program specifications through discussion with clients
Clarifies the functionalities and actions the program is intended to perform
Breaks down program specifications into its simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language
Devises possible solutions to anticipated problems
Works as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project to write a specific section of the program
Examines all elements of the program design and validates through testing
Tests sample data-sets to validate that output from the program complies with requirements and functions as designed or intended
Conducts tests and installs the programs into the production environment
Responds to problems and corrects the program as necessary
Evaluates and increases the program’s effectiveness
Adapts the program to new requirements, as necessary
Conducts user-acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily, quickly and accurately
Writes detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators
Consults manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
Updates, repairs, modifies and updates existing software and generic applications.
Other Responsibilities
Keeps abreast of trends and developments in information technology and recommends their incorporation where appropriate
Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Manager.
Required Competencies/Skills
The post-holder should be able to demonstrate:
Ability to establish business requirements documents as well as testing plans and training plans and materials
Software programming skills ideally in various languages
Use of software development standards, structured development environments and methodologies
Knowledge of relational database architectures, query languages, interfaces, data warehouse concepts, service oriented architecture concepts, reporting tools and standard programming environments
Strong technical documentation, problem solving and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
Excellent technical, interpersonal and customer relationship skills and ability to thrive in a team-based environment
Understanding of business processes
Excellent business modelling skills
Ability to conduct structured interviews to gather process and system information
Working knowledge of client server concepts.
Minimum Required Qualifications and experience
B Sc./BA in Computer Studies or equivalent qualification
At least two years’ experience developing and maintaining business applications across the system lifecycle
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