Junior Back-End Engineer at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Group: Technology
Department: Technology
Unit: Solutions Architecture
Reports to: Senior Engineer

Job Objective(s)

• To develop by proposing best tools, innovative ideas that will aid improvements and supporting the execution of improvements that will translate to New, Outstanding and Effective Product respectively.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document Web applications using appropriate editors.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing Web applications and sites.
• Install and configure HTTP servers and associated operating systems, and establish appropriate server directory trees.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications.
• Manage Web servers and sites with domain name services.
• Update Web pages to ensure site accuracy and currency.
• Work with database administrator to design, develop, and update databases as they relate to Web applications.
• Ensure security of all Web sites and related applications.
• Perform periodic Web site audits.
• Monitor and report on Web site traffic and performance.
• Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of Web development efforts.
• Coordinate team and subordinates to deliver projects in with specific time and quality requirements.

TEAM:

• Lead.
• Delegate.
• Coach.
• Mentor.
• Motivate and Influence.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of 2nd Class Lower in First Degree

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years working experience as a developer in a corporate environment with Agile Methodology is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Web technologies, protocols and tools including CSS, Ajax, Flash, JavaScript, JQuery and Web Services.
• Strong understanding of Internet programming languages, including .net, PHP, HTML5 and C#.
• Thorough understanding of application development methodologies.
• Experience with computer graphic and multimedia design.
• User interface design knowledge.
• Comprehensive experience with structuring, developing, and implementing interactive corporate Web sites.
• Proven experience in installing, upgrading, and maintaining Web servers and associated operating systems, including Windows and/or Linux.
• Understanding of cloud computing.
• Knowledge of database development, including MySQL and/or MS SQL Server.
• Experience in gathering and analysing business requirements.
• Project management experience, a plus.
• Experience in mobile app/WAP development, an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of computer applications especially MS Office Tools.
• Oral and written communication skill.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of SDLC and ALM Methodology.
• Information Technology Process improvement.
• Information Technology Process methodology.
• Information Technology Project management.

Personalities and attributes:

• Team player.
• Honest, proactive and hardworking.
• Ability to adapt to changes.

Salary

• Very attractive.