Programmer/Analyst (MIS/IT 5)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative: 

• Prepares Performance Reports for submission to Supervisor. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Analyzes business and office processes to design system and user requirements;
• Develops specification of functional systems and designs requirements;
• Prepares the required documentation for applications developed; 
• Provides programming services to satisfy special projects, office automation and other business requirements; 
• Evaluates and modifies existing programmes to accommodate changes in system requirements; 
• Assists with resolving and troubleshooting complex problems and issues. Investigates and provides solutions; 
• Assists with the provision of appropriate documentation for each programme, e.g. documenting system and application functions; 
• Performs tests and fixes bugs; 
• Develops, implements and maintains software and web-based applications using industry standard tools, such as PHP, C#, and ASP.Net; 
• Works closely with Heads of Department and other members of the Information and Communications Technology Branch; 
• Performs any other related duties assigned by Supervisor. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills 

Technical 

• Knowledge of PHP, C# and/or VB.NET and their ecosystems 
• Knowledge of developing databases and queries using Relational Database Management System, such as MS-SQL Server and MYSQL 
• Knowledge of Software Development 
• Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Business Intelligence tools 
• Knowledge of Computerized Management Information Systems and relevant computer applications 
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix Operating Systems 
• Knowledge of cPanel, IIS, XAMPP 
• Knowledge of Departmental/GOJ procedures, management principles and administration in the Public Sector 
• Knowledge of the Postal Industry and its operations

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Studies/Electrical Engineering/Electronics or equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution, plus three (3) years’ experience in the field of Software and Web Development; 
• Training in administrative principles and techniques and/or management training;

OR 

• Diploma in Computer Studies from an accredited Institution or equivalent, plus four to five(4-5) years’ experience in the field of Software and Web Development;
• Training in administrative principles and techniques and/or management training. 

OR 

• Professional certification in Computer Studies from Microsoft, CISCO, CCNA certified or equivalent, plus six (6) years’ experience in the field of Software and Web Development;
• Training in administrative principles and techniques and/or management training. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Effects of ergonomics; 
• Work requires almost exclusive usage of computers; 
• Will be required to travel locally; 
• May be required to work beyond regular work hours.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.