Information Systems Manager (Senior Software Developer) at Reputable Public Service Institution

A Public Service institution is seeking a versatile, proactive and results-oriented person for the position below at its Head Office:



JOB TITLE:                          INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER                                                                                      (SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER)



JOB PURPOSE:       To provide technical, operational and administrative support for the efficient and effective performance of the Information Systems function of the Fund.



POSITION LOCATION:     Accra



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Supervises the collection of data for the formulation of policies.

Participates in the implementation of Database and Software Development programmes and activities.

Designs, develops, tests, documents and implements Enterprise Business Applications

Designs, develops and administers secure relational Database Management Systems

Elicits, analyses and documents requirements for IT Projects

Develops, reviews and implements IT policies, strategies, standards, guidelines, procedures and processes

Participates in the development, review and implementation of a Disaster Recovery Plan

Provides effective end-user technical support services

Provides input in the acquisition, allocation, utilization, maintenance and disposal of IT devices and systems

Participates in the implementation of audit recommendations

Participates in the preparation of work plan and budget.

Participates in the preparation of annual and other periodic reports.

Supervises and appraise the performance of subordinate staff.



QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE



A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or any other related discipline from an accredited tertiary institution

A minimum of one (1) year post Bachelor’s relevant work experience in a reputable institution.



TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES



Excellent working knowledge in C#, ASP.NET Core, API, Entity Framework Core

Expert knowledge in Object Oriented Design and Programming

In-depth knowledge in the Design and Administration of Relational Database Management Systems such as Microsoft SQL and MySQL

Excellent knowledge in a Javascript Framework such as Ext JS, React, VUE

Proficiency in Web User Interface Design, Cross-Browser compatibility, Responsive UIs using HTML 5, CSS, jQuery & JavaScript

Knowledge in Version Control (preferably Git)

Knowledge in Unit Testing, Stress Testing, Integration Testing, Functional Testing and .Net Mocking Frameworks

Knowledge in reporting tools such as Crystal Reports, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services & Microsoft Visual Studio Report Designer

Working knowledge of Mobile App. Development using Flutter and Dart

Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code development tool



BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES



Leadership skills

Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude

Ability to inspire and motivate subordinates

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Good report writing skills