ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidate to serve as Systems and Software Developer to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:
• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Required Work Experience: Minimum 2 years in system and software development
including:
▪ Strong skills and experience on programming
▪ Must be conversant with popular web and mobile development
technologies including language and frameworks (including but not
limited to Java, PHP JavaScript and popular development
frameworks/tools like Android Studio, Data grip etc.), database
technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL), working knowledge of web Servers
(e.g., Apache, NGINX) and version control tools (e.g., GitHub).
▪ Previous experience with health information systems of the Ministry
of Health including CTC2 database is an added advantage.
▪ Proven work experience in design patterns mobile architecture using
frameworks such as MVVM/MVC/MVP. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to
effectively integrate Android applications.
▪ Up-to-date knowledge of software test design and development.
▪ Strong IT support, programming, and testing skills.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset.
