Web Developer Job In Uganda (Health Portal Uganda) - 2015

Job Title: Web Developer
Job Category: Management/Engineering/Information Technology
 Posted Date: 23.04.2015
Date of Expiry: 05.05.2015
Organization: Health Portal Uganda
Reports to: Operations Director
Job Location: Kampala, Uganda

Job Details

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for writing well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.


• Design and implement web site security measures such as firewalls or message encryption.


• Perform or direct website updates.


• Create site layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices.


• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.


• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.


• Create and maintain software documentation.


• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site.


• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.


• Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent.


• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.


• Develop or implement procedures for ongoing website revision.


• Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.


• Become an advocate for the Company in Developer spaces, engaging in dialogues and answering questions where appropriate.


• Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content.

Qualifications: 

• A BSc in Computer science/Information technology/Software engineering/Computer engineering (final year) or BSc in Computer science or related field, or related experience.


• Two years of proven working experience in web programming.


• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/HTML5/CSS/CSS3.


• A strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.


• Advanced skills in software programming and graphics design.


• Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.


• Expertise and hands on experience with Web Applications and programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and API’s


• Familiarity with the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails, JQuery, Web Programming Skills, E-Commerce, Cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface Design (UI), Security Principles, Object-Oriented Design, Web Services (REST/SOAP), Multimedia Content Development, API’s.


• Strong grasp of web security principles and how they apply to our website and/or applications.


• Excellent teamwork and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of Google products (Google Analytics, Google AdSense to mention but a few).


• Solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices.


• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development.


• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools.


• Working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation process.


• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills.


• Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen.


• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.

To Apply: 

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated CV to healthportalug@gmail.com. Indicate why you are the best fit for this position.