Software Developer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full time

Duties

• Design, develop and implement computer application programs according to user requirements and system specifications in collaboration with stakeholders and Software Systems Unit (SSU) Digital Solution team. 
• Translate system specifications and requirements into program code and database structures; code, install, debug and document routine application programs. Follow the progress of the programs to ensure they are functioning properly.  
• Work with other developers and business analysts to design applications and related artifacts. 
• Design and develop Web, Desktop, Mobile applications, and API. 
• Design and develop database systems when required. 
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications. 
• Test and deploy completed system to both on-premises and cloud servers. 
• Ensure applications are developed with standard security features. 
• Debug and troubleshoot application to isolate and correct errors in program logic, syntax, and data entry.  
• Prepare test data script and written instructions for user acceptance testing of systems.  
• Provide post deployment and technical support to users. 
• Assist in maintaining and improving existing systems and applications, gather and evaluate user feedback.
• Assist in solution testing, system documentation, user manual and user training etc. 
• Integrate software components and third-party programs when required.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of Microsoft .NET Technologies Certifications, Secure Software Development Certifications is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have proven experience as a Software Developer with full stack development skills in Microsoft.NET Core, React, ASP. Net Core MVC, Web API, SQL Server database development, C#, JavaScript, Transact SQL, PL/SQL, React Native
• Have experience in software development process especially using Agile Scrum methodology.
• Have knowledge of Oracle database and Microsoft Power platform development.
• Be experienced in using best practices in software design and security,
• Have good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Be a good team player.

Application Closing Date
2nd April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online