Two Fresher Job Opportunities: Software Developers – Uganda National Bureau of Standards and REN Publishers Limited

Nathan Ernest Olupot December 7, 2016

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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.