Purpose of the job
To lead the design, implementation, debugging, documentation, release and maintenance of software-based solutions, write code and enhance software/systems in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas
Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones;
Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions;
Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems;
Perform software systems coding assignments; and System Testing
Supervision of the Software development team.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 years National Higher Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or related field.
Experience: 6-7 years' experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), including solution analysis, development, implementation and maintenance/enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector.
Operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. Extensive experience with a wide variety of software development tools, front-end technologies and database management systems. A proven track record in developing and implementing applications, demonstrating leadership in software development teams, and effectively planning, estimating, and managing the execution of development deliverables.
In-depth knowledge of ASP.NET Web Forms, C#, VB.NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, DevExpress, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Google Maps API, Leaflet, LINQ, Entity Framework and MS SQL Server are essential.
Technical Competencies Description
Solid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases. ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. COBIT and ITIL. Strong knowledge to design test plans according to the software requirements specification. Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies. Knowledge of design techniques and tools involved in the production of software requirements specifications, models and designs. Strong knowledge of user interfaces, solution integration strategies and tools. Knowledge of cloud computing, source control and version control tools like Git and SVN. Understanding of virtualisation and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing, Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as Code, Config Management) and Agile Methodologies (Feature-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming). Extensive background in coding, software testing techniques and tools. Knowledge of software team leadership, IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI, IT Strategies and Architectures. Strong knowledge of data integration tools and architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA.
Technical competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, Database Administration.
Leadership competencies: Customer Experience, Collaboration, Communicating and Influencing, and Honesty, Integrity, Fairness, Outcomes driven, Innovation, Planning and Organising, Creative Problem Solving, Bimodal IT Practice, Managing People and Driving Performance, Decision-making, Responding to Change and Pressure, and Strategic Thinking.
Deadline:2nd April,2026