Senior Technician (Software Developer) at Meru University of Science and Technology

GRADE 10 – MUST/ADM/02/05/20 (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare software code procedures as required by the product definition to enable successful software development.
• Troubleshoot computer applications and oversee security risks through regular check-ups for the department to ensure good functioning of the systems and better security.
• Participate in procurement of ICT software and equipment through provision of specification on items needed to ensure the right equipment are acquired by the institution.
• Manage and maintain applications and codes through documentation to ensure information availability.
• Participate in the implementation of disaster recovery plans through back-ups and documentation to ensure business continuity and better service delivery in the department.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade computer software in line with the current ICT professional practices to ensure optimal operations of computer software.
• Diagnose and fix problems or potential problems with the computer application in line with ICT documented procedures to ensure continuous functioning of ICT systems.
• Monitor computer applications through regular check-ups to improve performance.
• Contribute technical expertise in requirements analysis in line with current ICT professional practices and trends to enhance the quality of the solution design.
• Test and gather feedback by use of software testing tools to improve the quality of software and reduce operational risk of the developed applications.
• Undertake post-release activities through user feedback and software performance to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles to promote development of standard software.
• Participate in development of applications development proposals and documentation in line with the emerging technologies to ensure successful implementation of systems.
• Participate in presentation of applications development reports through available channels in order to ensure proper documentation of the development procedures.
• Develop institutional repository on applications developed for digital content through setting of the required infrastructure so as to promote quality teaching and learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science.
• Over three (3) years’ experience working as a developer with Ms. Dynamics Navision.
• Strong Dynamics NAV Development experience, need to be an expert in C/AL C/Side programming.
• Experience with Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 or other recent versions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within teams or independently.
• Experience in .NET and SQL development.

REMUNERATION

A competitive remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Meru University of Science and Technology Terms and Conditions of service.