Application Developer at Optiven Limited

Job Description :

Reporting to the IT Manager, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others;

Key Responsibilities :

• Writing well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Creating website layout/user interfaces by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Develop web applications, web portals, using JAVA/JavaScript 
• Developing solutions that have an element of; Cloud Computing, Data Science, Artificial intelligence and Translating UI/UX wireframes to visual elements.
• Building and testing Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for applications to exchange data.
• Integrating data from various back-end services and databases.
• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application.
• Updating, repairing, modifying, and developing existing software and generic applications.
• Creating reports and presenting development updates to teams and stakeholders.
• Developing technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code.
• Researching potential programming needs and required programming languages for the organization.
• Mobile Application on Android platform development will be an added advantage.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized university.
• 1-2 years of working experience architecting and deploying business systems.

Skills :

• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Ruby on Rails, Python and Java.
• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.
• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development.
• Basic knowledge of the Search Engine Optimization process.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs, desktop), and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Must be well organized, able to plan work and deliver within strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Should be a team player open to team input and collaborative work.