Software Developer Internship in Thika

Job Description

Software Developer Internship

Ref: SD_1-2015Tradestar Kenya Limited is fast growing outsourcing organization situated in Thika town.

We are looking for an intern with programming background to work for a period of 6 – 12 months.The preferred person should have;

Responsibilities

Design and build advanced web based software applications

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Work with outside data sources and API’s

Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.

Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Have ability to develop cloud software

Have web development skills

Contribute to technical design and progress meetings

Write test versions of program code

Test installation, security and compatibility issues

Keep accurate records of the development process, changes and results

Review test results and fix technical problems (known as bugs)

Install a full version of the software and carry out quality checks before going ‘live’

Maintain and support systems once they are up and running.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Software development / Software Engineering

Practical experience with PHP/Javascript/MySQL

Good knowledge and experience with HTML/CSS

Experience with DHTMLX/Paradox/C++ is an added advantage

SQL, Java, C++, XML, Ruby, Python and PHP

Oracle, UML (Unified Modelling Language) and Linux

.NET frameworks (such as C# (c-sharp), ASP and VB).

Other Requirements

a good knowledge of software and programming languages

the ability to learn quickly

the ability to interpret and follow technical plans

a creative approach to problem-solving

an understanding of development processes like ‘Agile’

excellent communication skills

the ability to work with people at all levels, including non-technical staff

good project management skills

the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

good teamwork skills

self-motivation

an understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.

Distance of travel from home to office in Thika must be less than 45min

Salary: The candidate will be given an allowance 

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience to info@tradestar.co.ke

Important:

1. Let the resume and application letter hold your name. e.g. Ann Wanjiku_CV or Ann Wanjiku_Application

2. The two documents must be in pdf format

3. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

4. Quote the job advert Number while placing responding to advert