Our client a leading software development company specializing
in mobile solutions is looking for Software Developers to work on a
contract basis in Nairobi.
The company employs bleeding edge technologies in producing both
corporate and mass market solutions.
Key Technologies
- J2EE
technologies - JSP, Servlets, Hibernate.
- Java
application servers - Glassfish or other
- J2ME
and any other mobile programming knowledge
- IDEs:
Eclipse, Ant, Wireless Toolkit
- Database
Development: Postgres / MySQL. Oracle a plus.
- XML/XSLT
- UML
- Some
networking knowledge
- Basic
Internet security including SSL, certificates and keys
- Working
with open source frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
- Version
control
- Various
testing methodologies and frameworks e.g. JUnit for Unit Testing
- HTML/DHTML,
CSS, Javascript / Ajax
- Linux
or Unix experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver
high quality software with an emphasis on standards compliance and use of
industry best practices
- Software
to be primarily developed on Linux
- Evaluates
hardware or software product alternatives and makes recommendations
- Work
closely with other team members to ensure consistency in coding standards
and approaches, and to optimize any synergy and re-use opportunities
- Develop
detailed specifications, create and review code and assess impact on other
applications
- Documentation
of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) methodology.
- Ensure
that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural
principles.
- Apply
analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions.
- Anticipate
obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues.
- Active
participation in issue resolution.
Qualifications:
- College
or University degree in IT-related field.
- 0
to 2 years experience.
- Knowledge
of Object Oriented Analysis and Design methods and techniques including
MVC.
- Demonstrates
solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrates
good leadership skills and independence.
- Knowledge
of GSM networks an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive selection of
benefit options.
