Software Engineer - Navigation at the Defence Space Administration (DSA)

The Defence Space Administration (DSA) was established by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to: Develop and operate military Space Technologies; Support Nigerian Military operations both within and outside the country as well as Security Agencies responsible for internal security, through the use of satellite; Provide resilient and affordable Space and Cyberspace capabilities for the Nigerian Military, other Security and Law Enforcement Agencies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for employment as civilian staff within the capacity below:

Job Title: Software Engineer - Navigation

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts for new navigation application systems, produce clean, efficient code based on specifications and integrate software components and third-party programs. 
• Verification and deployment of programs and systems.
• Troubleshooting, debugging and upgrading existing software.
• Responsible for gathering and evaluating user feedback.
• Recommending and executing improvements and also creating technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• The Software Engineer will work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts for new navigation application systems, produce clean, efficient code based on specifications and integrate software components and third-party programs. He/she will also verify and deploy programs and systems, troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• The Software Engineer is also responsible for gathering and evaluating user feedback, recommending and executing improvements and also creating technical documentation for reference and reporting.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment.
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies. Excellent communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Python, C++, Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Git)
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate).
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.

Educational Qualification

• B.Sc Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• Only applicants with First Class and Second Class Upper Division first degrees and those with HND Distinctions and HND Upper Credit polytechnic certificates may apply. Cognate experience in the subject discipline will be an added advantage.

Professional Certification:

• COAN/   NCS

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2018.

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

Application Procedure

• Click the Register Button on the top right corner of the page to register (without registration you cant see the position).
• Applicants are required to have the following available for registration:
  
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • CV in pdf or word format (Not more than 2 pages and 600kb)
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• Login with your email and password.
• Carefully read the job descripion and requirements then click the apply button for your preffered position.
• Provide correct information for all fields, upload your passport photograph and CV then click the submit button.
• An email would be sent to you confirming the success of your submission.
• Any developments in respect to your application would be communicated to you.
  

Note

• Application for all vacancies is free. Under no circumstance will you be required to pay any sum of money or disclose your account information to any person. The only platform for registration is through dsaportal.gov.ng DSA will not be held responsible for any information provided to other websites.
• The maximum age for first degree or HND and MSc applicants is 28 and 32 years respectively.
• All applicants are expected to apply for ONLY ONE position.
• Only applications in respect of the advertised positions would be considered.
• Only Shortlisted applicants would be contacted for aptitude test and interview