Software Developer at Fosad Consulting

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

•  Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC)
•  Produce clean, efficient code based on client specifications
•  Integrate software components and third-party programs to meet specifications
•  Verify and deploy programs and systems
•  Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software
•  Modify software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces
•  Conduct system testing and validation procedures
•  Conduct software programming and documentation development
•  Work closely with analysts, designers and other staffs
•  Document requirements and specifications
•  Develop flowcharts, layouts and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
•  Deploy computer programs and evaluate user feedback
•  Formulate program specifications and basic prototypes
•  Transform software designs and specifications into high functioning code in the appropriate language
•  Integrate individual software solutions to higher level systems
•  Use web-based tools to create advanced Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) when applicable
•  Test code periodically to ensure it produces the desirable results and perform debugging
•  Perform upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient
•  Collaborate with technical writers to create documentation for user support

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of a University degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Good knowledge of coding languages such as C# and ASP.NET
• Good knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Relevant experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks
• Extensive experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Completion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Competencies and Skills

• Project management skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, power point, and excel)
• Good team working skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude coupled with focus and follow-through attitude
• High integrity and ethical standards
• Attention to detail