Job Title: OFFICER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – DEVELOPER- (05 POSITIONS)
Job Description
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an engaging and inspiring institution that will allow you maximize your talent and enjoy a fulfilling career? Uganda Revenue Authority wishes to extend this opportunity to qualified persons with proven integrity, exceptional client orientation and passion for excellence, results and goal achievement to fill in the following vacancies in its Corporate Services Departments.
Applicants with very good academic records from reputable institutions, an impeccable record of integrity, and a passion for delivering results, able to work in teams, self driven and able to work under tight deadlines are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to a six‐month probationary period and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual. All these positions attract a competitive remuneration package for the successful candidates.
POSITION: OFFICER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – DEVELOPER- (05 POSITIONS)
JOB CODE: HRM/073/600
REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING / SENIOR PROGRAMMER
ROLE: Design, write/modify code, test, debug, and document programs’ tailored to user needs, as packages adapted to support specific.
Person Specifications
a) Qualifications
• Honors Degree in any of the following areas: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Physics/Mathematics, Computer Applications or equivalent.
• Professional Certifications that are relevant to application development such as Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD), Oracle Certified Developer (OCD), JCP (Java Certified Professional), Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) or equivalent will be an added advantage.
b) Experience and Knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of Java, C#, C++ orJ2EE with a strong focus on Web based and MVC patterned applications;and experience in the use of various source libraries and tools. Hands-on experience with systems development in new computing architectures and environments;
• In-depth knowledge and application of Object Oriented Analysis & Design concepts
• In-depth knowledge of systems implementation of processes, data, tables, modules and functionality combined with the ability to write efficient code to manipulate and query large data sets
• At least Two years’ experience with computer application design working with development of line of business applications.It will be advantageous if this relates to a large corporate
• Knowledge of relevant technology, tools, and middleware is critical, including development technologies, scripting languages and relational databases such as ORACLE RDBMS 10g or MS SQL 2005
• Extensive experience with several of the following: Linux, PL/SQL, TOAD, T-SQL, Net and Windows 2008 server.
• Any of the following would be an asset: experience with XML, Java and Java script, JDBC, ODBC, J2EE, JSP, ASP.NET or XSLT.
(c) Character
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills’
• Customer focused, sensitive to high quality services
• Ability to work on cross-functional project teams from diverse business areas;
• Ability to manage challenges in a high tempo/stress environment.
• High Integrity; Team Player and potential leader.
• Excellent inter-personal, negotiation, oral & written communication skills,
• Ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to clients and staff;
• Self-Motivated, innovative, can work independently and as a team member;
• keeps current by reading, interpretingand applying information and adapting to technology changes and updates;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner
(d) Special Requirements
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Willingness to work additional hours during the week and/or weekend, if required.
How to Apply
If you have what we are looking for please send or post copies of qualification certificates and CVs and the prescribed Job Application Form to;
Commissioner Corporate Services
Uganda Revenue Authority
P.O BOX 7279
Kampala
OR
Hand delivered to the
Uganda Revenue Authority
Human Resource Office
Plot 40 Rotary Avenue, (Former Lugogo
Bypass).
NOT LATER THAN 5.00 pm on Tuesday 10th April 2012
Application forms and further details may be obtained from http://ura.go.ug
Please Note:
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
All Successful candidates will undergo a background Check before they are considered for appointment into the services of the Authority.
