Java Software Developer

Title: Java Software Developer
 

Division: Technical & Operations Division
 

Employment Type: Permanent
 

Location: Kenya
 

Reports to: Technical & Operations Manager

Role Summary
 

Bernsoft is seeking Java developers to join our development team. 

Job responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining our Laboratory Information System software applications.

Main Duties:

• Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• Designs and develops user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.
• Recommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.
• Integrates applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.
• Creates multimedia applications by using authoring tools.
• Completes applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contributing to team meetings; troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
• Updates job knowledge by researching new internet/intranet technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Customer Service

• To provide professional and effective services to internal and / or external customers, to meet customer expectations, particularly in terms of Quality and Timeliness in line with departmental standards, procedures and guidelines.
• To provide follow up with customers to ensure customer satisfaction with products and / or services provided
• To communicate courteously with internal and / or external customers by telephone, email and face to face, building positive relationships, investigating, responding to and progressing issues and queries to a successful conclusion at the earliest time.
• To speak positively and enthusiastically about the company and its products and services to ensure that a professional company and brand image is provided at all times to customers and colleagues.

Teamwork

• To work as part of a team to achieve the departmental standards.
• To work together with other departments and divisions within the organization to identify any process improvements and improve standards, efficiency and profitability.

Knowledge 

• A successful candidate should have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, and be highly motivated, independent, and creative. 
• Knowledge of Java, Java Applets, Web Programming Skills, 
• Teamwork, Verbal Communication, 
• Web User Interface Design, Software Requirements, Software Development Process, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Multimedia Content Development, Software Debugging

Key Interfaces

• Dealing with external customers.
• Liaising with internal departments to bring content acquisition queries to a satisfactory closure.

Dimensions / Budgets

• Ensure that the jobs undertaken are carried out within previously approved budgets
• Work outside of normal business hours and travel to customer sites will be required.

Interested candidates should send their CVs to work@bernsoft.com on or before Wednesday, July 4th, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.