About Us:

ICOS Consulting PLC is one of the leading consulting firms in Africa, specializing in a wide range of management and development consultancy services. Our expertise spans project monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, market research, software development, private sector development and others. With our profound local knowledge and extensive experience across various industries and sectors, we are adept at delivering bespoke, effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges and contexts of our clients.

We are committed to expanding our position as a trusted regional development and management consulting firm and are keen to enrich our team with exceptional talent.

Position Description:

We are seeking exceptional software engineers or programmers who possesses a strong academic background, a proven track record in software development, and the ability to administer and maintain existing systems for ICOS Consulting and its sister companies. The ideal candidate should demonstrate expertise in developing robust, scalable software solutions, managing system performance, and troubleshooting technical issues. They should have knowledge and experience in using various programming languages, frameworks, and tools, with the flexibility to adapt to new technologies as needed. Additionally, they should excel in collaborative environments, be proactive in problem-solving, and capable of adapting to evolving project requirements and technological advancements.

Salary and other benefits will be negotiable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand client requirements and how they translate in application features

• Develop software solutions to meet customer needs.

• Create and implement the source code of new applications.

• Test source code and debug code.

• Evaluate existing applications and perform updates and modifications.

• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems.

• Develop information systems by designing, developing, and installing software solutions to meet customer needs.

• Create and implement the source code of new applications.

• Design creative prototypes according to specifications

• Breakdown a feature into releasable chunks, estimate release schedule, and work on the feature with other team members

• Develop technical handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications.

• Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications

• Troubleshoot and debug applications

• Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code

• Modify software to fix errors, adapt it to new hardware, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.

• Work with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.

• Work collaboratively with team to receive and respond to requests

• Research potential programming needs and required programming languages

• Accurately document programming and code changes

• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures

• Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback

• Comply with project plans and industry standards

• Ensure software is updated with latest features

Job Requirements

• At least B.Sc/BA degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related fields

• CGPA of at least 3.25 (out of possible 4)

• At least 3 - 5 years experience in mobile and web application development.

• Outstanding or exceptional ability and skills in programming

• Up-to-date knowledge of one or more programming languages and frameworks, such as Flutter, NextJS, NodeJS, Kotlin and CodeIgniter

• Have a thorough understanding of databases, operating systems, data structures, algorithms, and complexity trade-offs 

• Have an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail.

• Solid technical backgrounds and the ability to translate strategies into technological solutions

• Derive actionable insights from the data that an organization generates.

• Combine strong troubleshooting skills with an ability to explain technical details to a non-technical audience.

• Technical background in backing up and recovering data, upgrading servers and installing applications is advantageous

How to Apply:

• Interested applicants who meet the above minimum requirements may apply using THIS LINK https://forms.gle/pJs73VBpnnpL7be97

• All applications must be received by November 7, 2024.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

• Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.