Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is looking for qualified and well experienced Tanzanians to fill the following positions:

ICT Software Programmer Officer – (1 Post)

Job title                  : I CT Software Programmer Officer

Duty station           :   Abdulrahman      Al-Sumait                University (SUMAIT)

Reporting to :   Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration and Finance (DVC (AF)

JOB PURPOSE

Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Software Programmer Officer to join our ICT Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications to support the University’s operations and enhance its educational services.

          KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

         Software Development:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications tailored to the University’s needs.
• Maintain and update existing software applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new software projects.

         System Integration:

• Integrate software applications with existing systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software integration issues.

        Database Management:

• Design and manage databases to support software applications.
• Ensure data integrity and security within all software applications.

         Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Develop and maintain user manuals and documentation for software applications.

        Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Propose and implement improvements to software development processes and practices.

         Software Development:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications tailored to the University’s needs.
• Maintain and update existing software applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for new software projects.

         System Integration:

• Integrate software applications with existing systems to ensure seamless operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software integration issues.

        Database Management:

• Design and manage databases to support software applications.
• Ensure data integrity and security within all software applications.

         Technical Support:

• Provide technical support and training to end-users.
• Develop and maintain user manuals and documentation for software applications.

        Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Propose and implement improvements to software development processes and practices.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Programmer or similar role, with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or similar.
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP).
• Strong understanding of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

         Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing software for educational institutions.
• Knowledge of software project management tools and methodologies.