Botswana Institute for Technology Research and Innovation (BITRI) was established in 2012 as a Government of the Republic of Botswana company limited by guarantee, with a mandate to identify, develop and\/or adapt appropriate technology solutions that provide sustainable innovative solutions through co-creation and collaboration in line with national priorities and needs of Batswana.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (Full Stack)<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> Some of the responsibilities will include:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Work Experience:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Gaborone, South East, Botswana
\nReference #:<\/strong> SSD4\/2021
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract
\n5 Years
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nAs a Senior Software Developer (Full-Stack) \u2013 Senior SDFS, you will be responsible for the development of enterprise-level software using an agile development and deployment processes. You will analyze the architecture, design, and deployment of software products, as well as participate in peer review. A significant component is addressing issues through research and investigations, as well as managing process improvement initiatives. Additionally, as a senior SDFS, you’ll receive essential management experience by distributing duties to your team and analyzing junior developers’ work. Apply today if you are a creative problem-solver with the technical abilities necessary to bring your idea to life.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Design and develop enterprise-level software solutions according to technical specifications
\n\u2022Collaborate with customers\/team members to analyze and classify complex requests and review\/evaluate enhancements
\n\u2022Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code
\n\u2022Work productively as a key member of a software development team
\n\u2022Enhance existing code by identifying areas for improvement
\n\u2022Participate in requirement gathering and task definitions with the colleagues internally and abroad
\n\u2022Provide information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing development and service issues
\n\u2022Train junior developers on coding and development environment tools
\n\u2022Mentor junior developers on coding standards and performs code reviews
\n\u2022Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations<\/p>\n
\nAcademic and Trades Qualifications
\nA minimum of a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or any equivalent qualification acceptable to BITRI is required. Relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage during the selection process.<\/p>\n
\nA minimum of 6 years enterprise software development industry experience. At least Two years should have been at mentorship or management position. Preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge or experience with:
\n\u2022Full-stack web development
\n\u2022Database design and architecture
\n\u2022N-tiered applications (multi-layered architecture, Micro services)
\n\u2022Cloud architecture and deployment
\n\u2022Agile development process
\n\u2022Experience coding, testing and documenting Drupal themes \u2013 including all front end functionality and templates \u2013 and modules \u2013 using contributed modules and developing custom modules as needed
\n\u2022A modern backend language, Golang, Java or C or Javascript.
\n\u2022Modern Javascript frameworks such as React, Angular, Elm or Vue.js.
\n\u2022Front-end framework \u2013 Bootstrap, Angular JS and Angular 7
\n\u2022Spring\/Hibernate Framework
\n\u2022Agile software development
\n\u2022Test Tools \u2013 TDD JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber
\n\u2022Code Management tools (e.g. GIT, GitLab, Bitbucket)
\n\u2022Linux OS
\n\u2022Monitoring and evaluation (sonar cube, Spring-admin, nexus)
\nPersonal Qualities & Behavioral Traits
\n\u2022Good communication skills, ability and interest to work across a range of different programmes, good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
\n\u2022Ability to work under tight schedules and work beyond prescribed working-hours.
\n\u2022Eagerness to learn, work and train colleagues with passion
\n\u2022Good project management skills
\n\u2022Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
\n\u2022Passionate about great technologies, especially open source<\/p>\n