Internship Job in Kenya - Software Developer

Software Developer Internship 

Tradestar 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 renewable based on

scope of work.

Responsibilities

The preferred person should have;

• 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).


• Android programming and Graphic Design
  
  knowledge is an added advantage

• 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
 

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: Let the resume and application letter hold your

name. e.g. Ann Wanjiku_CV or Ann Wanjiku_Application

The two documents MUST be in PDF format

Only successful candidates will be contacted.