Database Application Developer - Central University

Central University, a Chartered christian University invites applications from qualified persons to occupy the position of Database Application Developer

A Database Application Developer with the responsibility to provide database and application solution strategy, technical design, architecture and support for carrying out the implementation of enterprise database application development. He must also have the ability to analyse data, find new ways to solve problems and have an aptitude for working with computer systems.

He/she works with the leadership of the functional team in assessing requirements and providing technical assistance for architecting, executing and developing the right database architecture.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for designing, coding and implementing software solutions using modern techniques and Programming language
• Provides high-level database development assistance in creating specific applications for businesses Provides general support on information technology to design, develop, execute and maintain the database application system, applying several RDBMS
• Ensures research and innovation at all levels of the software development process

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• Testing sample data-sets, to check that output from the programme works as intended
• Adapting the programme to new requirements, as necessary conducting user-acceptance testing to ensure the programme can be used easily, quickly and accurately
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of the programme by users and computer operators
• Updating, repairing, modifying and developing existing software and generic applications.

 

REQUIREMENTS 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Applicants for this role need a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology or a related subject.
• Previous experience in a similar role, as well as additional certification where possible.
• Adequate skills in Database Analysis, Software Programming, SQL Server Reporting Services, Oracle and Microsoft Excel,
• 2+ years' experience in web and software development
• Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies such as HTMLL, CSS and JavaScript
• Experience working with C++ or PHP or Python.
• Experience working with MS SQL, MySQL, Oracle
• Ability to apply an object-oriented programming language in creating applications
• Experience in creating rich user interface web designs