ii.Designing, coding, and debugging mobile based applications based on various deployment platforms (e.g. USSD, SMS, Android, IOS etc.), operating systems, programming languages, database management systems, etc., software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, software reliability analysis, etc.

iii.Provide Administration, Operation and Maintenance support of Government Mobile Platform (mGOV)

iv.Assist and participate in analysis of user requirements, prototyping, development of new functionalities, maintenance of applications, integration of technological components, testing, deployment

v.Designing, coding and debugging SMS, USSD and mobile based applications in various software languages

vi.Support, maintain and document software functionality

vii.Installation and configuration of appropriate application servers based on the application programs to be supported;

viii.Support, maintain, and preparation of technical and user documentations for various software functionalities;

ix.Software testing and quality assurance;

x.Performance tuning, improvement, load balancing, usability, automation;

xi.Producing detailed technical specifications and software code documentation;

b.Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.

c.Experience in design and development of SMS/ USSD/iOS and Android based Applications

d.Experience in installation and administration of SMS, USSD and IVR Platforms

e.Technical knowledge in determining end-to-end software requirements specification and design.

f.Working knowledge of various software languages [PHP (mandatory), Java (mandatory), C/C++, .NET, Python] will be added advantage.

g.Practical skills on Object Oriented Design and Analysis (OOA and OOD)

h.Knowledge in containerization and micro services application development approaches.

i.Working knowledge ofLinux and Unix Server platforms;

j.Experience in SOAP/REST/Web Services, Application Servers (Apache, Apache Tomcat, WebLogic etc.)

k.Experience in Spring Framework (Spring MVC) and other similar application development frameworks.

l.Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Git, Junit, etc.

m.Experience/knowledge on JSON, XML, and other similar data exchange protocols.

n.Strong knowledge on PostgreSQL and MySQL Database Management Systems. Knowledge on MS SQL Server, Oracle and other DBMS will be added advantage.

o.Familiarity with software code versioning and repository systems

p.Possession of a relevant recognized ICT professional certification will be an added advantage.

q.Practical knowledge in designing and development of chat BOTs and Payment Systems will be added advantage

r.Practical knowledge and skills relevant to the position will be added advantage