Software Developer at Preston Associates International Development Limited

Preston Associates International Development Limited (Preston Associates)is a development sector research organisation, established in 2013 and headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. We are committed to enhancing development outcomes in Africa, especially in health, governance, education, gender, child and youth development. We provide evidence for improved development outcomes through research; and we specialise in providing technical support to our clients in the areas of programme design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning across the development sector spectrum.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Asokoro, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Responsibilities

• Develop the web version of our application, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and responsiveness.
• Establish and guide the website version of organization’s application architecture.
• Design and Develop Web Applications:Translate user stories and design mock-ups into functional web applications using programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and potentially back-end languages like Python, Java, or PHP.
• Front-End Development:Focus on the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) of the web application, ensuring it's visually appealing, easy to navigate, and responsive across different devices (desktop, mobile, tablet).
• Back-End Development (if applicable):Build and maintain the server-side logic of the application, handling data storage, retrieval, and communication with databases and APIs.
• Integration and Testing:Integrate various application components, write unit tests to ensure functionality, and conduct thorough quality assurance (QA) testing before deployment.
• Maintenance and Updates:Fix bugs, troubleshoot issues, and implement new features based on user feedback and evolving requirements.
• Collaboration:Work closely with design team to ensure the application meets all objectives and integrates seamlessly with existing systems.
• Work closely with the relevant team to maintain consistency across platforms and enhance the overall user experience.
• Stay Updated:Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks to stay current in the fast-paced web development field.
• Ensure high performance and availability, and manage all technical aspects of the CMS
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for web-related issues
• Facilitate code reviews and contribute to overall codebase quality

Required Skills/Competencies

• Minimum of HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred, but not always required for strong self-taught candidates).
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant working experience in web application design.
• Proven experience as a web application development
• Proficiency in PHP, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and JavaScript) front-end development) and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and aesthetics (understanding element arrangements on the screen, color, and font choices, and so on)
• Experience of back-end technologies and databases (a plus).
• Experience with web application frameworks (e.g., React, Angular) can be beneficial.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred
• Must possess extensive knowledge and experience in building WordPress CMS websites using the best practice & de-facto standard plugins
• Experience working with WordPress at a PHP code level
• Knowledge of existing inbuilt WordPress functions as well as the ability to customize WordPress to support specific functionality, create custom post types and create plugins/widgets written to conform to WordPress coding standards
• Familiar with cPanel configuration and troubleshooting
• Experience creating multilingual websites
• Good understanding of cross-platform and cross-browser issues
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers
• Ability to convert comprehensive layouts and wireframes into working HTML pages
• Experience with server-side programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby) and frameworks
• Familiarity with web security principles and best practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML).
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial)
• Knowledge of different PHP frameworks, libraries, or any other technology relevant to WordPress Multisite
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
• Experience with API integration.
• Cloud computing knowledge (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Must possess a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Attention to details
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.