Applications Development & Database Officer at The Confederation of African Football (CAF)

Responsibilities
Application Development:

• Lead and oversee the development team in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications using ASP.NET.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and develop technical specifications.
• Utilize MS SQL Server as the backend database to store, retrieve, and manipulate data for web and mobile applications.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes specific to ASP.NET and MS SQL Server.

Database Management:

• Administer MS SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Design and implement database structures, tables, views, stored procedures, and functions to support application requirements.
• Optimize database performance by fine-tuning queries, indexing, and implementing appropriate design patterns.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and backup/recovery procedures in collaboration with the IT team.
• Monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and implement database maintenance plans.

Azure Management:

• Manage Azure cloud resources and services for application deployment, hosting, and scaling.
• Deploy and configure ASP.NET applications on Azure App Service, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Utilize Azure SQL Database or Azure Cosmos DB as cloud-based database solutions for web and mobile applications.
• Implement Azure security measures, such as access control, encryption, and monitoring, to protect applications and data.
• Monitor Azure resources, track usage, and optimize costs through efficient resource allocation and scaling.

Web and Mobile Development:

• Develop and maintain web applications using ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.
• Build responsive and user-friendly interfaces for web and mobile applications using ASP.NET web forms, MVC, or Blazor.
• Develop RESTful APIs to support communication between web and mobile applications and the backend database.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize web and mobile applications for performance.
• Stay updated with emerging web and mobile development frameworks and technologies.

Team Leadership and Project Management:

• Manage a team of developers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Set project goals, allocate resources, and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery of applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects, define project requirements, and manage expectations.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure coding standards are followed, and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including designers, testers, and business analysts, to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements (Profile)

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in application development using ASP.NET, MS SQL Server, and Azure technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ASP.NET web development frameworks, such as ASP.NET Web Forms, MVC, or Blazor.
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server database administration, including installation, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Experience in developing and consuming RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Familiarity with front-end web technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Cosmos DB.
• Understanding of Azure security measures, monitoring, and cost optimization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

We Offer

• An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative international organization.
• Attractive employment conditions.
• The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
• Quality social security coverage.
• An excellent pension scheme.