Gwanda State University
DUE: 13 OCT 2023
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
1.2. Department of Information and Communication Technology
1.2.3. Software Engineer (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering/ Information Technology/Information Systems/Software Engineering.
- Five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification experience.
- Working experience in developing University Management Systems would be a definite advantage.
- Certification in programming will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conversant with the full systems development life cycle, capable of designing and building enterprise-wide applications and databases that help the institution achieve its set goals.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of SQL Server database development tools.
- Advanced knowledge of at least two of the following JavaScript, HTML5, C++, C#, ASP, JAVA, PHP and Visual Basic.
- Conducting thorough testing to ensure that developed systems/software align with the provided specifications.
- Gathers requirements from relevant departments and third-party integrators.
- Develops systems/software according to standards, policies and system requirements.
- Experience with software architecture principles, requirements, interfaces and integrations.
- Proposing and implementing solutions to address challenges raised by system users.
- Guides application coding, creates reports and mentors the junior developers.
- Sound knowledge of software development frameworks.
- Experience with deployment of systems in Unix/Linux/Windows environments.
- Formulating integration strategies among essential systems, adhering to software development best practices and employing the latest technologies.
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
TO APPLY
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three eferees including email addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Acting Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 13 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.