Assistant Systems Development Engineer
ASSISTANT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of Assistant Systems Development Engineer. Applicants should have a BSc in Computer Science or BSc in Information Technology or related fields from a recognized institution.
Experience
At least 2 years work experience in a busy software development house. Those with proven working experience in developing systems for supporting higher education will have an added advantage
Skills
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A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
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Proven working experience in the following web programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, JAVA, Python or Ruby
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Proven working experience in the development of web applications using application frameworks such us Laravel or Ruby on Rails.
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Proven working experience with front-end programming languages such as Javascript or JQuery Javascript Library
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Proven understanding or working experience in relational databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server 20016 or above, and Oracle.
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Ability to create and maintain software documentation.
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Basic understanding of both LAN and WAN in as far as web applications are concerned
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Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
Responsibilities
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Development of software systems to support academic processes as well as operations
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Maintaining and upgrading existing systems
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Provision of support to end users
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System documentation
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Design and implementation of databases
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Monitoring performance of new systems
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Any other duties as assigned from time to time
Procedure
All interested candidates should send their applications including a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates plus names and addresses of three traceable referees not later than the 28th February 2020
to:
The Registrar, Chancellor College, P. O. Box 280, Zomba.
Only the shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged.