Web and Applications Developer job at Watoto Church Ministries

Description

Watoto Church Ministries is hiring a dedicated and dynamic Web and Applications Developer to design, develop, and maintain web and mobile applications, ensure high availability, security, and scalability for Watoto Ministries.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web and mobile applications.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Maintain and update applications, ensure compatibility with current technologies.
• Support web infrastructure, databases and host environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximise uptime.
• Ensure regular backups, system upgrades, and documentation.
• Manage relationships with service providers, ensure service quality and value for money.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on web and enterprise applications.
• Provide technical support and resolve application-related issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in web development and cloud computing
• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize ICT services and applications
• Participate in recognised developer communities or professional bodies, both locally and internationally, to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the role should hold at least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT, or a related field
• At least a minimum 2 years’ experience in web and mobile application development
• Strong knowledge of PHP, C#, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js)
• Experience with version control (Git), databases (MySQL, SQL Server), and cloud platforms
• Previous experience in development using PHP Frameworks is an added advantage
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and technical documentation
• Application development lifecycle expertise (design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to emerging technologies

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web and mobile applications.
• Ensure applications are secure, scalable, and user-friendly.
• Maintain and update applications, ensure compatibility with current technologies.
• Support web infrastructure, databases and host environments.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure maximise uptime.
• Ensure regular backups, system upgrades, and documentation.
• Manage relationships with service providers, ensure service quality and value for money.
• Develop and deliver training programs for staff on web and enterprise applications.
• Provide technical support and resolve application-related issues in a timely manner.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies in web development and cloud computing
• Recommend and implement improvements to optimize ICT services and applications
• Participate in recognised developer communities or professional bodies, both locally and internationally, to foster knowledge-sharing and innovation.

• Strong knowledge of PHP, C#, JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js)
• Experience with version control (Git), databases (MySQL, SQL Server), and cloud platforms
• Previous experience in development using PHP Frameworks is an added advantage
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and technical documentation
• Application development lifecycle expertise (design, coding, testing, deployment).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to emerging technologies

• At least a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT, or a related field
• At least a minimum 2 years’ experience in web and mobile application development