ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Takes responsibility for the full lifecycle design and development of websites using the LAMP platform technologies.
- Develop and coordinate the execution of test plans for websites developed using the LAMP suite of technologies.
- Provide high quality technical documentation to back up software development projects.
- Liaises with other units within the Communications Technology Department to ensure that web applications are deployed and maintained professionally and in a non-disruptive manner.
- Interface with Cross River State Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for the purpose of delivering high quality web applications to satisfy the requirements of MDAs.
- Provide documentation on a regular basis (to be agreed) to show detailed website statistics for each managed website.
- Ensure that websites are free of errors and bugs.
- Takes responsibility for the optimal functioning of Apache and other related software and services for the running of websites.
- Resolve issues affecting websites in a timely and professional manner.
- Take full responsibility for delivery of new functionality on websites as required by client MDAs.
- Contribute actively to technical discussions aimed at enabling greater efficiency and overall output from the Information Systems Group.
- Keep abreast of developments in the Opensource industry with a view to recommending solutions to address enterprise challenges.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
The holder of this position should ideally have a science related degree with a strong mathematical bias. A minimum of 3 years experience working within a LAMP development team is essential. Experience developing web application with the JOOMLA Content Management System is an essential requirement Experience of working with large, high traffic websites would be a distinct advantage. This position will suit an Opensource developer with solid knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, HTML, XML, JavaScript, CSS. Experience of working to W3C standards with HTML and CSS is required. HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please send an application letter and CV to jobs[at]crossriverstate.gov.ng.
Your application MUST contains hyperlinks to at least 3 websites that you have built. 