Organisation: National
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Application
Solutions Manager
Solutions Manager
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) was
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
established as a statutory body under the National Information Technology
Authority, Uganda Act, 2009 as one of the key players in the Information and
Communications Technology Sector. Its mandated is to coordinate, promote and
monitor IT development within the context of national social and economic
development, with a vision as “a facilitator of a knowledge-based, globally
competitive Uganda where social transformation and economic development is
supported through IT enabled services.”
Job Summary: The
Applications Programmer /Developer will develop or enhance e-Government
solutions and/or systems interfaces and actively participate in implementation
and testing, all with the aim of improving Government efficiency, decision
making and productivity to improve service delivery to citizens.
Applications Programmer /Developer will develop or enhance e-Government
solutions and/or systems interfaces and actively participate in implementation
and testing, all with the aim of improving Government efficiency, decision
making and productivity to improve service delivery to citizens.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide application design recommendations
based on long-term IT organizational business objectives - The jobholder will also design application
interfaces and software services emphasizing the ‘reuse’ principle in
consideration of future integration with other applications - Research, design, and develop prototypes
using specific selected products and technologies to demonstrate utility,
productivity enhancements, and cost savings. - Formulate test plans for quality assurance
of system enhancements, modifications, application fixes, and new releases
of software - The incumbent will also design enterprise
level software integration solutions as aligned to case by case
non-functional requirements - Analyze business requirements to determine
application requirements - Determine and evaluate potential
solutions, system specifications as well as requirements to meet the
business requirements. - The jobholder will design integrated
solutions which may include web/mobile applications, databases, networks,
and related systems. - Research, analyze and evaluate current
technical trends, emerging technologies and standards, new software
functionality, and alternative software solutions to determine
applicability and viability. - Develop clear and detailed programming
instructions/code to solve organization/ business problems through
automation support or business process re-engineering - Design database systems and programs.
- Regularly analyze data requirements,
develop and document data dictionary, and develop data models. - Develop and maintain technical design
documents and blueprints for software solutions including specifications
and architectural design diagrams - Review existing information systems to
identify errors or deficiencies and develop solutions - The jobholder will document changes to
architecture, integration, and conversion plans - Prepare reports and presentations for
senior management
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the NITA-U
Applications Programmer /Developer
job placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in software
engineering, information systems, information technology, computer
science, or computer engineering or a related field. - Extensive knowledge of distributed systems
architecture, relational database systems, middleware, Object Oriented
Programming, web-services/SOA web and mobile application development and
version control software. - The applicant should have expert level of
advanced programming techniques, application and systems design using at
least any two (2) of the following programming languages; c#, Java,
Python, Ruby and PHP. - Broad knowledge and understanding of web
and mobile applications design frameworks/patterns including security,
session management, and best development practices. - Specialized training and certifications
related to software development or Database Management will be an added
advantage. - At least three years’ experience in
Software Development in a busy and dynamic IT establishment. - Actively participate in the development of
at least 2 large integrated IT Application systems at National or
International level.
How to Apply:
All candidates who meet the job requirements/specifications and with
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application forms, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their
application forms, download here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of
certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact,
postal and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the
address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology
Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: [email protected] (application must not exceed 10MBs)
Applicants must also submit with their application verifiable evidence
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
supporting previous relevant appointments such as appointment letters and
employment contracts.
Deadline: 4th
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
September 2017 by 5:00 PM
NB: No application will
be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form
(refer to above).
be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form
(refer to above).
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