Senior ICT Officer, Web Development at The Open University of Kenya

The Duties And Responsibilities Entail:

• Develop both front-end and back-end components of web applications, ensuring seamless integration between the client and server sides.
• Design and implement robust application architectures and frameworks.
• Create dynamic and responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Build and maintain server-side applications using languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python, or Java.
• Design, create, and maintain databases, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Develop and maintain RESTful services and APIs to support front-end functionality and data exchange.
• Write and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, as well as debug issues across the stack.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and delivery processes.
• Implement security measures to protect applications from vulnerabilities and ensure data privacy.
• Work closely with designers, developers, and project managers to define requirements and timelines.
• Conduct code reviews and create documentation for code, APIs, and application processes.

For Appointment To This Grade, One MUST Have: 

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunication engineering, or a related field from an accredited and recognized University.
• Experience developing web and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages Java, Python and JavaScript frameworks Angular, React, Node.js
• Familiarity with databases MySQL, MongoDB, web servers, Apache and UI/UX design
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• Organizational skills