ICT Officer I, Software Development

Grade: DHA 7 | Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable | Advert No: DHA/42/2026

(a) Job Description

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Collecting, analyzing design and creating specifications for developing applications;
2. Coding, testing, debugging, piloting and deploying new applications;
3. Preparing technical and system documentation and manuals;
4. Supporting and maintaining running applications;
5. Managing database upgrades and patch updates;
6. Undertaking technical support system and troubleshooting;
7. Reviewing and improving application designs;
8. Collecting data and analysis to understand business strategy requirements;
9. Developing system test cases, validating test results and analyzing testing results to ensure solutions meet business needs;
10. Designing interactions and workflows of applications as per user specifications; and
11. Designing application environment, architecture and interfaces.

(b) Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

1. Cumulative period of three (3) years relevant work experience at the grade of ICT Officer II, Software Development or in a comparable position;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:- Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution; and
3. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.