Database Developer Giga Light ICT Solutions is Licensed with AISA and registered company of Information & Communication Technology fully owned by Afghan experts committed to provide the best quality of services to all its customers.Our unique strength lays in the experience, expertise and dedication of our staff and our collaborative and ethical approach to business.

Giga Light ICT Solutions Company is leading Information and Communication Technology specialist, founded in 2016, and is currently run by an expert management team with vast national and international experience and deep technological knowledge.We are servicing the needs of individuals, companies, governmental, non-governmental and international agencies. The company’s core business offerings include but not limited to provision of professional and efficient ICT solutions, Microwave, VSAT and wireless Internet, Software Solutions, Computer and Networking Security, CCTV, Anti-virus, Computer and Accessories, Web Services, web hosting, Network and Infrastructure, Technical Support and Consultancy services.

Job SummaryAn excellent opportunity has arisen to join our Applications Development department as an Application Development Team Lead, leading a team of developers and delivering complex development projects across a variety of products and technologies. As an experienced Development Team Lead, whilst being highly technical and hands-on capable, you will lead development projects across predominantly Strong experience in C# .NET, VB.NET, HTML5,Python, C++, VBScript, Jscript (any candidate that has capability of development in different languages are encouraged to apply too).

Managing the successful delivery of projects will require you to plan, coordinate and lead activities across the full delivery lifecycle. This will include working closely with the department’s key staff, coordinating business analysts, architects and developers, as well as liaising with key project stakeholders as required. Working closely with other team leaders you will ensure the structured and coordinated planning of your team’s development. Your technical background and experience will ensure you can offer the support and guidance required being able to support and assist developers at code level. 

This role offers challenges across a wide variety of projects and responsibilities, including the opportunity to influence the future direction of the department and systems used across the business. To apply for this role, in addition to having a proven management background you must also have proven technical capability and a track record in software development combined with experience in the leadership of software development teams and delivery of projects within a software development environment. You will be joining a large team of diverse skills and experience and the job requires a motivated individual who is experienced in taking responsibility and can independently deliver results on both departmental and business projects.

Job Details

Date Posted: 17 Dec 2016 Reference: N/A

Closing Date: 31 Feb 2017 Work Type: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1 Gender: Any

Functional Area: IT - Software Open Ended: NO

Nationality: Afghan Salary Range: As per company salary scale

Contract Type: Long-term Years of Experience: 2 Year(s)

Contract Duration: 1 Year(s) & 0 Month(s) Extension Possibility: Yes

Probation Period: 3 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Job Requirements:Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience in software development;BS/MS in computer science or equivalent work experienceStrong experience in C# .NET, VB.NET, Python, C++, VBScript, JscriptStrang experience in working with MS SQL reporting tools and development of complex reportsKnowledge MS SQL database, data and application securityExperience with the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Strong understanding of the Software design/architecture process.Experience with unit testing & Test Driven Development (TDD).Gathering functional requirements, developing technical specifications, and project & test planning;Experience in designing/developing web, software, prototypes, or proofs of concepts (POC’s);Experience in applying technical expertise to challenging programming and design problems;Strong skills in resolving defects/bugs during QA testing, pre-production, production, and post-release patches;Ability to contribute to the design and architectureExperience with Agile Development,Programming methodologiesDemonstrated ability to explain complex technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiencesPreferred experience in developing financial management systems for government organizations

• Line management and personal development of a team of highly skilled developers;• Managing the delivery of multiple complex simultaneous system development projects from design through release;• Capable of understanding and contributing to the technical solution from design through code level;• Provide regular and effective progress updates to the Director of IT and work closely with other team members to ensure the management of any delivery risks or issues;• Gather requirements, design, develop new business logic in Dynamics AX latest versions or customize existing

business logic;• Define delivery phases of the project including activities, sub-activities, and milestones ensuring these are

documented and used as the basis for the project event log, issues and risk log and any subsequent reporting;• Participate in reviews and meetings and provide updates on project progress;• Take responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed closely and drive all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standards;• Work closely with relevant teams internally to ensure alignment and coordination across operations as part of the seamless implementation of existing and new systems; • Contributing to post implementation reviews helping to demonstrate success or otherwise of projects; • Supporting project resource scheduling and department capacity planning;• Contribution to the definition of departmental and systems strategies and progression of any allocated objectives;• Ownership, development and management of allocated departmental processes;• Undertake small analysis projects in the form of consultancy;• Work on a wide range of projects involving the implementation of new and existing systems, solutions and processes; • Take responsibility for making key decisions to ensure the successful implementation of all initiatives;

Qualifications

• The position requires the incumbent to reside in Afghanistan• Bachelor degree with 2 years of experience• Experience in software development, database management, system analysis and reporting• Proven knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)• Proven track record managing all phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)• Very good knowledge of .Net Technology of C#/Vb.Net,Asp.Net CSS,HTML5, Web Services, Reporting Services Java, as well as cursors and modules• Background successfully developing applications and systems in deadline-oriented environments• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, including Extract, Transform, and Load Processes• Talented communicator, adapt at working in both individual and team settings, and creating strong relationships with coworkers• Talented analytical thinker, proficient at identifying and resolving technical problems Abilities and Skills Requirement: • Experience in formal personal development planning and individual, team and process performance management• Proven experience in leading and managing the delivery of system/software development projects in a structured environment• Experience in a variety of software development approaches and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall • Experience in both architecture and implementation-level software design• Experience in requirements capture, analysis techniques and process improvement approaches• Experience in the development of software using C#, .Net and SQL Server technologies and any other technologies • Experience in the usage of HTML5• Strong facilitation and coaching skills• Able to influence and drive projects to meet key milestones and overcome challenges• Comfortable working without routine supervision• A desire to remain technically capable and an expert in current technologies

Job Location

Afghanistan - Kabul

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, IT - Software

Submission Guideline

Applicants must submit their resume and cover letter in one document electronically. Applications are accepted in English only. Please include “Application Development Team Lead” in the subject line of the email. 

Submission Email: faizali.mohammadi@gmail.com cc gigalight.ict@gmail.com