Web Developer at Kenya Red Cross Society

Reporting to:               Digital & Software Development Manager

OVERALL PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Digital and Software Development Manager, the Web developer will ensure delivery of complete end to end software solutions that deliver the best customer experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Creating web applications in ASP.NET using standard practices.
• Integrating data from various back-end services and databases
• Responsive website development
• Client support (Features and functionality)
• Collaborating with front-end developers.
• Write scalable, maintainable, and reusable code
• Provide quality assurance control and cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility on all projects
• Develops, tests, documents, and implements high quality websites and applications on time that perform according to specifications and requirements documents
• Ability to work well in a team environment, active contribution to team issues, support of team members and sharing of relevant information.

EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCES

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar.
• Previous 3+ years’ experience as a Developer.
• Extensive working knowledge of coding using .NET languages (Preferably C#).
• Familiarity with the .NET framework and MS SQL Server.
• Responsive frameworks such as Foundation or Bootstrap.
• Git version control.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Personable, enthusiastic, a strong communicator, and are detail oriented.
• Enjoys solving problems and providing the best possible solutions.
• Strong decision-making and strategic planning skills.
• Enjoys designing and developing modern-looking and highly effective web pages and content.
• Enjoys staying current with new technology.