Powertel Communications

Programmer/Developer-Fixed Term Contract

Ict & Computer Jobs
Salary
TBA

Job Description


Reporting to the Information Systems Manager, the job exists to assist in the increase of the product and service portfolio as well as those of value chain activities through the design and building of mobile applications.


Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define, design new features.
• Ensures continuous updating, evaluation and implementation of new technologies
• Responsible for unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability.
• Responsible for bug fixing and improving application performance
• Ensures user training, support and feedback
• Develop software operating manuals
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Information Systems Manager

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• A Degree in Information Systems/Information Technology/Computer Science/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Certified application developer will be a distinct advantage
• Membership of a recognized professional institution
• At least 4 years relevant experience
• Proven experience in designing and building applications
• Ability to program in at least one programming language such as C#, Java (J2EE) etc.
• In-Depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools
• Working experience with Android SDK and iOS SDK
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON

Other Personal Attributes
• Excellent communication skills
• High levels of analytical skills
• Creativity
• Attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills

How to Apply

It is not company policy for any prospective job applicants to pay the organization or any of its employees any fee towards the recruitment process. Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send clearly labelled applications indicating position applied for. All applications must include certified copies of academic and professional certificates accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae to be submitted not later than 12 August 2022 addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager (A)
Powertel Communications Pvt. Ltd.
16 Birmingham Road, Southerton, Harare
P.0 Box 7600
Email: vacancies@powertel.co.zw (for posts A to E) postgraduatetrainee@powertel.co.zw (for posts F and G) ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.