SENIOR ICT OFFICER

Senior ICT Officer Grade III (Software Development) at KCMC University

Company: KCMC University

Location: Tanzania

State: Kilimanjaro

Job type: Full-Time

Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Tanzania

Job Description

Senior ICT Officer Grade III (Software Development) (1 Position(s))

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and Develop Software write, test, and maintain software applications based on uuniversity requirements.

• Write efficient, clean, and well-documented code in various programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.

• Identify and fix bugs and errors in existing software or systems.

• Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications.

• Design and propose system structures or architectures that will meet university requirements.

• Identify issues within an organizations existing software systems and develop solutions.

• Provide helpdesk support to staff, assisting them with troubleshooting software or hardware issues.

• Install, configure, and maintain software applications and tools for employees.

• Monitor software systems and networks to identify any performance issues, outages, or security breaches.

• Train staff on new software and applications, ensuring that they can use them efficiently.

• Help implement security protocols to protect systems and software from cyber threats and unauthorized access.

• Design and manage databases to store and retrieve data effectively for various applications.

• Build and maintain websites, web portals, and web applications using programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

• Develop and execute test cases to verify the functionality and quality of softwar.

Educational Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science.

• Information Technology.

• Software Engineering.

Experience :

• At least three (03) years of experience in software development or systems administration in an academic or enterprise environment, specifically.

Experience with Higher Education Systems

• Familiarity with common university systems such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.

• Knowledge of academic scheduling systems, grading systems, and campus management solutions.

Data Science or Analytics

• Experience with data analytics, building dashboards, or working with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• Knowledge of data science techniques (e.g., Python with Pandas, NumPy) to support research and reporting needs in an academic environment.

Integration with Administrative or Academic Research Tools

• Experience integrating systems with academic research tools (e.g., institutional repositories, research management software).

• Familiarity with APIs and webhooks used by research databases, such as ORCID, Google Scholar, and PubMed.

Job Opening date : 14-Apr-2025

Job closing date : 05-May-2025

Method of Application

Closing Date : 30th April, 2025.