Information Communication Officer -Software Developer at Makueni County Public Service Board

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing and developing secure, scalable and database-driven mobile and web applications;
• Implementing innovative features and user-friendly interfaces aligned with project requirements;
• Conducting software testing, maintenance, debugging, and comprehensive documentations;
• Regularly updating and upgrading existing applications to incorporate new features and meet changing user or business needs;
• Conducting user training sessions and provide ongoing support to ensure effective application use;
• Developing and implementing robust security measures to protect applications and data from vulnerabilities;
• Designing, administering, and optimizing relational and non-relational databases for efficient data storage and retrieval;
• Managing and administering cloud servers to support the deployment of software applications;
• Integrating software applications with external APIs for seamless functionality and data exchange;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidates must have;

• Minimum Bachelor's degree (2 class honors) in Computer Science or Information Technology;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C+ (plus), with at least a C- in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or its approved equivalent;
• Minimum of one-year hands-on experience in coding and software application development in a government institution;
• Professional certification in relevant areas, (mobile web specialization, GIT, DOCKER, GIT HUB) will be considered as an added advantage;
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Required Competencies:

• Proficient in both front-end and back-end software development technologies.
• Experience with DevOps tools and containerization technologies like Docker.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and vulnerability assessments.
• Proficient in Unix and Linux based cloud architecture.
• Experience and expertise in No-SQL and Relational database administration and security.
• Familiarity with version control environments, with a preference for experience with GIT
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.