Software Developer Internship
Ref: SD_1-2015
Tradestar Kenya Limited is fast
growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town.
We are looking for an intern with
programming background to work for a period of 6 - 12 months renewable based on
scope of work.
Responsibilities
The preferred person should have;
- Design and build advanced web based software
applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
define, design, and ship new features.
- Work with outside data sources and API's
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge
cases, usability, and general reliability.
- Work on bug fixing and improving application
performance.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement
new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
- Have ability to develop cloud software
- Have web development skills
- Contribute to technical design and progress
meetings
- Write test versions of program code
- Test installation, security and compatibility
issues
- Keep accurate records of the development
process, changes and results
- Review test results and fix technical problems
(known as bugs)
- Install a full version of the software and
carry out quality checks before going ‘live’
- Maintain and support systems once they are up
and running.
Education and experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information
Technology/Computer Science/Software development/Software Engineering
- Practical experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL
- Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS
- Experience with DHTMLX/Paradox/C++ is an added
advantage
- SQL, Java, C++, XML, Ruby, Python and PHP
- Oracle, UML (Unified Modelling Language) and
Linux
- .NET frameworks (such as C# (c-sharp), ASP and
VB).
- Android programming and Graphic Design
knowledge is an added advantage
Other Requirements
- a good knowledge of software and programming
languages
- the ability to learn quickly
- the ability to interpret and follow technical
plans
- a creative approach to problem-solving
- an understanding of development processes like
'Agile'
- excellent communication skills
- the ability to work with people at all levels,
including non-technical staff
- good project management skills
- the ability to work under pressure and meet
deadlines
- good teamwork skills
- self-motivation
- an understanding of confidentiality and data
protection issues.
Distance of travel from home to
office in Thika must be less than 45min
Salary: The candidate will be given an allowance
If you are up to the challenge and
posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and
application letter indicating your experience to info@tradestar.co.ke
Important: Let the resume and application letter hold your name. e.g. Ann Wanjiku_CV or Ann Wanjiku_Application
The two documents MUST be in PDF format
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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