Vacancy: Programmer I, Department of Technology

Job Title: Programmer I

Work Location: National ICT Center, C.A.P. Southwell Industrial Site

Division/Department: Department of Technology

Reports to: Coordinator of E-Gov Unit

[✓] Full-time
[ ] Part-time

Description of Post:
The Programmer I is a junior programmer under the supervision of the (Senior) Programmer II and provides support to design, develop, implement and maintain websites. Programmer I would write basic code for computer programs and mobile applications. They also are involved in maintaining, debugging and troubleshooting systems and software to ensure that everything is running smoothly. A Programmer I would handle the management and updating of websites and applications.

Duties and Responsibilities for the post include but are not limited to the following:

A. Strategy & Planning

1. Plan the outlines and layout of websites and mobile applications.
2. Strategize site maps and functional designs for websites.

B. Operational Management

• Design logos, banners, flyers, brochures and graphics for web pages.
• Create and test websites.
• Interview clients from various Ministries to obtain website requirements.
• Work collaboratively with clients, senior programmers and system analysts to
  develop prototype of website.
• Develop User manuals to be used by the end users.
• To provide training for end users for websites that were built.
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:
The Applicant must have the following skills:

• At least a High School Diploma or College Associates Degree
• At least 3 years’ experience in graphic design and website development using Content
  Management Systems such as WordPress.
• Experience in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or Blender will be preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Prior experience interviewing end-users for insight on requirements and user interface.
• Knowledge of wed development including HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript.
• Possess basic graphic design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Hands-on experience developing websites using Content Management Systems (CMS)
  such as WordPress will be preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff and with
  members of interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Pay keen attention to detail.

Salary: K10–K21 ($22,704 – $39, 996) per annum
The deadline for the receipt of application is December 20th, 2024.

Please send applications to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology
P O BOX 186,
NATIONAL ICT CENTER, #3 C. A. PAUL SOUTHWELL INDUSTRIAL SITE
BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS
Email: technology@gov.kn