Software Analyst / Programming Jobs at Promasidor Nigeria

Promasidor Nigeria holds a leading position in the Nigerian powdered milk market with its Cowbell Milk brand, which has found its way into the hearts and homes of thousands of consumers.

Job Title: Software Analyst/Programmer

Objectives
Perform a variety of programming assignments to create new or enhance existing programs that form the company’s Information Systems.

Responsibilities

Coding
Code, test, troubleshoot and fix programs applications, programs, modules, functions, reports… or make changes to existing ones by researching, designing and writing programs and scripts that adhere to the company’s coding, user interface and documentation standards.
Ensure all code produced is under strict version control.

Testing
Unit test all your and/or your colleagues coding outcomes to ensure accuracy and compliancy with functional requirements.
Support broader functional testing (IT System testing, User Acceptance testing…) as required.

Analysis
Understand business goals and needs to translate process and functional specifications into application functionality and technical specifications.
Assist Functional Analysts as required.

General - Technical
Master the company’s programming languages and environments and other necessary tools used in the ICT department, including the architecture or applications and modules composing the company’s Information Systems.
Continuously seek ways to improve the performance of information systems by identifying potential (technical) system enhancements and reporting these to the IS Technical Manager.
Work with other Analyst/Programmers (Internal and External) in finding the most efficient solutions to business requirements and systems issues.

Requirements

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience
At least 3 years programming experience, preferably using C or similar programming language as well as SQL (or Microsoft Access databases).

Knowledge
Programming Languages & Environments
HAL (or, as an alternative, C Langague or similar)
SQL
Filemaker Pro (or, as an alternative, Microsoft Access)
Java

Platforms & Operating Systems
Mac OS X (or, as an alternative, Microsoft Windows)
Unix (or, as an alternative, Linux)

Others
Good understanding of business practises (stock management…) and accounting principles
ITIL Certification

Skills & Personal Attributes
Ability to learn and apply technical standards and techniques
Ability to investigate and analyse information and to draw conclusions
Problem solving capabilities
Good arithmetic, verbal and written communication skills
Attention to details
Time management

Application Deadline
12th April, 2011

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online