SOFTWARE DEVELOPER & TESTER OFFICER AT VIETTEL TANZANIA PLC

Application deadline 2018-07-01

Highest Qualification

Bachelor

Years of Experience

2 years

Location

Other Dar es Salaam District Dar Es Salaam

Description

Rewarded in 2017 by the Stevie International Awards as the Fastest Growing Enterprise in the Middle East and Africa, Halotel have proven its ambition to become the leader in the telecommunication market in Africa.
As part of the international Vietnamese telecommunication group “Viettel Group”, Halotel strive to provide the best service with high technology and reasonable price in Africa. With more than 20,000 km of Fiber Optic Cable, Halotel’s network is the most reliable connection at high-speed covering up to 95% of the Population in Tanzania.
Halotel is always looking for individual who are Professionals, Talented and Passionate about telecommunication as we are, to join our Family in building the Fastest Growing Telecom in Tanzania.
The incumbent will work with the Technical Group in Headquarter and Branches based on the Company strategy, to develop, diagnose, troubleshoot, and recommend software to the activity of the business.
The Software developer officer is an IT position that requires an individual to work as part of a TEAM in the IT department where they will be expected to follow direction while performing some tasks on its own. Daily tasks involve working with and supporting the IT team, software development and as well as coordinating testing for software failures.
The responsibilities will include:

• Review and assess IT solutions;
• Implement programing as written in the solutions focusing on the complex and difficult requirements;
• Write instructions to install and how-to-use on the system;
• Instruct junior programmers;
• Implement to fix specific faults of the product;
• Update information of the fault on JIRA;
• Review and Assess Solutions;
• Train and coach junior programmers;
• Perform the software testing;
• Perform the hand-over on the requirement of upgrading;
• Manage the training of end-users and guide users on the usage;
• Write instructions and guideline for users;
• Implement testing reporting;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

• Relevant university degree Qualification in computer science, Telecommunication or equivalent;
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience;
• Working experience in telecommunication sector advantageous;
• Fluent in English (written/spoken);
• College diploma, university degree in the field of computer science, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Exceptional written and oral communications
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Requirement

• Java/Web development
• Understanding of REST principals
• CSS, HTML, Javascript, JQuery, nice to have experience with javascript frameworks like AngularJS or ReactJS
• OO Design Concepts
• Understanding of Agile concepts

Workplace

• Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment benefits

• Attractive remuneration based on experience and business result outcome.
• Company Health Insurance plan
• Employee allowances.

Halotel approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with disabilities to apply.
Halotel is pleased to announce a new position opening for Software Developer & Tester Officer. Interested candidates can apply via Brightermonday.

APPLICATION
To apply for this job, please go to the following website www.brightermonday.co.tz