Royal Media Services Need Software Developer

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Position roles and responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Digital Platforms, the role requires a good understanding of the Digital Media and proven skills in web systems development, management and support, as well as system security.

The programmer will provide advice and guidance with the help of the line manager on best practices within the organization in terms of web systems development, roll out, management and maintenance.

The software developer will be responsible for:

• Building, maintaining and supporting all web-based products for the Group, whilst working closely with Front end developers and the Digital Products Manager.
• Ensuring that all web systems developed are intuitive, mobile first and easy to use
• Providing road maps for all systems maintained by the digital team
• Testing new systems, features and enhancements; developing and utilizing test data in system development.
• Assisting and providing support to system users and communicating system changes
• Analyzing system user concerns, requirements, & requests for system features and uses; identifying and making recommendations regarding applications, modifications, and enhancements to existing systems to accommodate user needs.
• Responsible for analyzing current programs and processes, and making recommendations which yield a more cost-effective product.
• Developing, organizing and writing system documentation and user manuals, guidelines and other documentation.
• Follow industry best practices; Write well-designed and reusable code for multiple devices and screen resolutions. Well-sliced & diced code

 Academic qualifications, experience and other attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other related discipline, certification in programming languages
• Proven programming experience in web-based application development with a focus on JavaScript (JQuery, VueJS, React) PHP (WordPress CMS, Laravel Framework, HTML, MySQL (PostgreSQL as added advantage)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Web Services and API’s (REST, SOAP, etc ..)
• Working knowledge of AWS, Git, Bitbucket, SMS, USSD and HTML5
• Must have strong debugging, troubleshooting and collaborative skills
• Self-starter, Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience at corporate or media institutions at similar roles
• Needs to have Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to details, Willingness to innovate, explore new ideas and acquire new skills
• Experience with flutter will be an added advantage
• Experience with Firebase, Location Services, Video/Audio streaming, and other common iOS/ Android libraries
• Understanding of the Agile development life-cycle
• Experience with Microsoft dynamics customization will be an added advantage
• Experience deploying applications on AWS

If you qualify, please send your application and resume to [email protected] and ensure the email subject is Software Developer.
Closing date will be 24th November, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Description

• DesignationSoftware Developer
• QualificationBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other related discipline, certification in programming languages
• ExperienceProven programming experience in web-based application development with a focus on JavaScript (JQuery, VueJS, React) PHP (WordPress CMS, Laravel Framework, HTML, MySQL (PostgreSQL as added advantage)
• DeadlineSunday 24th November, 2024

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