Senior Programmer Analyst

Organisation

eGov Jamaica Limited

Reference

VAC-55464

Contract Type

Full-Time

Industries

Information & Communication Technology

Location

Kingston

Salary & Benefits

$6.33 million per annum

Date Posted

21/01/2025

Expiry Date

07/02/2025

The Senior Programmer Analyst will lead software development projects, design and develop applications, ensure software quality, supervise junior team members, and contribute to project planning, system testing, and implementation.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Senior Programmer Analyst will be the technical lead in the daily implementation of software development projects. He/she will be responsible for preparing detailed program specifications, providing technical guidance to assist with the development of junior team members as well as undertake programming and testing tasks that will require specialist knowledge and/or experience.

The incumbent will be responsible for:

Undertaking the design and development of automated applications – including (but not limited to) the development of function specifications, database design, and developing and documenting application functions.
Ensuring the quality of software applications by developing test data, conducting system tests.
Assisting with the supervision of junior members of the project team.
Contributing to project planning, system conversion and implementation activities.

REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant should have the following:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
5 years application development experience, inclusive of three (3) years in a similar position.
Experience in the conceptualization, design, specification, development and implementation of automated solutions to meet business needs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to formulate and conceptualize solutions.
Experience in object oriented analysis and design techniques.
Knowledge and experience in Java and C# and general web-based development tools
Experience developing applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and/or Microsoft .Net technologies.
Familiar with agile software development methodologies such as SCRUM.
Knowledgeable about agile engineering practices such as XP, TDD and Continuous Integration and Delivery.
Experience working with a Continuous Integration Server.
Working knowledge of Version Control Systems; preferably Git.
Experience writing automated unit tests using a Unit Testing Framework.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Methodical, results oriented, time-sensitive and highly motivated
Keen eye for details and the ability to exercise initiative
Team player