About UNBS and REN Publishers Limited:
Uganda National Bureau of Standards and REN Publishers Limited have developed, and are in the process of rolling out an Electronic Verification Service, offering a non-forgeable electronic tag system that enables consumers to conclusively detect forgeries of labels and standards quality marks using their mobile handsets free of charge.
The service is called UNBS E-Tag Service.
Job Summary:
The Software Developer will be responsible for development and maintenance of web applications.
The incumbent will work as part of a team to assess user requirements and developing ways to meet these requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In charge of reviewing current systems.
- Presenting ideas for the system improvement.
- Working closely with analysts, designers and staff.
- Responsible for the creation and implementation of specifications.
- In charge of testing the product in control, real situations before going live.
- Preparation of training manuals for users.
- Maintaining the system once they are up and running.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information technology, Information systems or related fields from a recognized University.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in developing web applications.
- Experience in building and deploying web apps using JavaScript, PHP and JAVA.
- Previous experience working with HTML and CSS.
- The applicant should have worked with JavaScript frameworks including Angular or React JS.
- Familiar with version control system especially GIT.
- Knowledge of cloud networking infrastructure.
- Proven written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of cloud networking infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with clients, colleagues and management to explain complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Able to meet deadlines.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a detailed CV, academic documents with any relevant certificates, a TYPED covering letter explaining how and why you are suited to the role, and the contact details of two work related referees.
The Human Resource Manager,
REN Publishers,
UNBS E-TAG Service,
hr@unbsetag.go.ug
Deadline for you to submit your applications is 14th December, 2016.
