IT SPECIALIST :WEB DEVELOPER – Namibia Statistics Agency

Opportunity | Duty Description

Gather and analyze requirements from clients, Users, and Identified stakeholders.
Design, Develop and assist to implement components for Census related systems applications
Plan and prototype Applications related to the Census project
Ensures that systems are compatible with different existing systems used at NSA.
Engage in problem-solving activities and troubleshooting.
Test new features thoroughly to ensure cross-platform compatibility.
Run performance benchmarking tests on systems
Review peer codes
Build and test application program Interfaces APIs) for data exchange.
Development of front-end and back-end systems for the data exchange tools/platform as per user’s requests. k
Design and implement data exchange workflows and manage custom integrations.
Support with any other work related to IT
Assist with the Development of a mobile indicator monitoring tool.
Proficient in a wide range of web development languages, tools, and frameworks but not limited to JavaScript/ TypeScript, Angular 2+, React.js, Node.js, PHP, Postman, HTTP, ES6, SOAP, and JSON
Experience working with RESTFul API’s
Knowledge of database technologies, Relational and non-Relational Databases such as MySQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or equivalent
Experience with Cross-Platform Mobile App development technologies with React Native, Flutter or equivalent
Experience with developing web-based applications and integration with 3rd party services
Exceptional User Interface Design skills, creative thinking and attention to detail
Excellent troubleshooting skills, debugging and application support
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, GitHub and experience working in a CI/CD environment
Proficiency using Project management tools like Jira

Opportunity | Duty Requirement(s)

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Information system or Software Engineering, computing, or any related fields
An honor’s degree shall be an added advantage
Two (2) years’ experience in the development of web-based applications
Relative experience in various programming languages, frameworks and libraries and web-based application i.e., HTML5, CSS3, PHP, Python, Node, Angular, XML, JSON etc.
Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license for a minimum of at least two (2) year.
Please note that the position requires the frequent use of a personal computer. Therefore, brining your own laptop will be an added advantage.

Added Advantages | Special Requirement(s)

Experience with mobile Application development
Knowledge of various databases serves such as Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Postgres etc