(ICTS) DEPARTMENT: Software Engineer (1 Post)

Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervising, mentoring, and evaluating the Software Developer, Webmaster, and Database Administrator;

Coordinating development activities to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality deliverables;

Defining, coding standards, review team code, and enforce best practices;

Architect and design scalable software systems for academic and administrative use;

Leading the development of new applications and system integrations across university platforms;

Ensuring interoperability between different university IT systems (e.g., LMS, SIS, HR, Finance);

Establishing processes for testing, debugging, and deploying secure applications;

Ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (CDPA);

Conducting system performance reviews and recommend improvements;

Working closely with schools, researchers, and administrative units to align technology with academic needs;

Providing technical leadership in system upgrades, migrations, and new technology adoption;

Collaborating with IT Services and other technology teams on cross-functional projects;

Staying updated with software engineering trends, cloud solutions, and higher education technologies;

Recommending new frameworks, tools, and methodologies to enhance university IT services.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field;

Professional certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions, Oracle Certified Professional) are advantageous;

Three (3) years’ experience in software engineering, system architecture, or systems development;

Strong programming skills in multiple languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, PHP, JavaScript);

Expertise in databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP);

Knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines);

Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills;

Ability to translate institutional needs into technical solutions.

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