Software/Application Developer at NetPro International Limited

Job Description

• Software/Application developer candidate should be able to translate software requirements into workable programming code and maintain and develop programs for use in business.
• The candidate will be responsible for design, development and implementation of web applications - such as mobile phone applications, accounting software, hotel/property management software, office suites or graphics software - and will have in-depth knowledge of at least two computer languages.

Job Duties

• Establishing a detailed program specification through discussion with clients;
• Clarifying what actions the program is intended to perform;
• Breaking down program specification into its simplest elements and translating this logic into a programming language;
• Devising possible solutions to anticipated problems;
• Working as part of a team, which may be established purely for a particular project, to write a specific section of the program;
• Combining all elements of the program design and testing it;
• Testing sample data-sets to check that output from the program works as intended;
• Conducting testing and installing the program into production;
• Reacting to problems and correcting the program as necessary;
• Evaluating and increasing the program's effectiveness;
• Dapting the program to new requirements, as necessary;
• Conducting user acceptance testing to ensure the program can be used easily, quickly and accurately;
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer operators;
• Consulting manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge;
• Updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications.

Required Skills
Knowledge of programming skills is a prerequisite. Among the skills we are looking for:

• Expertise in current computer hardware and software
• Ability to use one or more development language (C++, Java, PHP, HTML, .NET, ASP etc.)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Eye for detail and identifying problems.
• An understanding of business.
• A good team player.
• Analytical and commercial experience.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in Science or Engineering related course from a reputable university.
• relevant certifications will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years verifiable cognate experience in web application development.