Job Summary
The NIB is looking for a Software Engineer to provide leadership in the design, development and management of the Board’s computer systems & software
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
4 years
Job Description
Background
The National Inspectorate Board (NIB) is one of the autonomous bodies established
by the Education Act 778, of 2008 under the Ministry of Education to set and
enforce standards in all public and private pre-tertiary schools in Ghana. The
agency is looking for a Mid-level Software Engineer to provide leadership in
the design, development and management of the Board’s computer systems and software.
NB: This job offer is solely on a contract basis with the possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with staff to understand the Board’s business processes and
then develop and execute interventions to address identified business problems
Design and code databases that meet the Board’s database architecture goals and can be
used in a range of capabilities
Make use of open source tools to augment the Board’s database architecture
Create well-documented, clean and simple Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Develop and manage a cloud-based infrastructure that will store the Board’s data
Design, develop and implement test cases based on functional and non-functional
requirements to ensure continuous deployment and availability of the Board’s
systems.
Provide technical and technological support to the Board’s internal and external clients
by assessing and troubleshooting complaints made and devising corresponding
steps to resolve issues
Qualification and Experience
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
Minimum of 4 years working experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related fields
Experience in software development and programming in a language such as C, C++, C#, Java/JS, Python, Angular JS, etc.
Experience in using different relational databases such as SQL, Firebase and Postgres and operating systems like Windows, Linux,
Android and iOS
Competencies
Knowledge of relevant IT applications
Strong front end, back end and mobile development exposure.
Highly motivated and passionate in developing new products
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Good monitoring and evaluation skills
Excellent analytical skills
Good communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
High integrity and good ethical standard
Knowledge in administrative procedures
Good report writing skills
Willing to work in a team of diverse people
