Description The University seeks to engage a Software Engineer in the Information and Communication Technology Services Department.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer, you will be -Participate in the full Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for enterprise-wide applications -Design, develop, test, and maintain secure databases and information systems -Develop software solutions that comply with university standards, policies, and security requirements -Apply software architecture principles to system design, integration, and interfaces -Gather, analyse, and document requirements from departments and external system integrators -Develop and maintain APIs, reports, and system integrations -Recommend innovative technology solutions to improve university processes and address user challenges -Follow best practices in coding, documentation, version control, and testing -Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers -Deploy and support systems in Unix/Linux/Windows environments using modern development frameworks -Stay abreast of emerging technologies and advise the University on their adoption
Qualifications and Experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering -Strong working knowledge of at least two programming languages At least one (1) year of experience in developing systems, preferably in a University setting -Good communication skills, analytical ability, and emerging leadership qualities -Professional certifications in software development or database technologies will be an added advantage
