Manager, Applications Development and Innovations

The Public Service Commission is hiring a Manager, Applications Development and Innovations to drive innovation initiatives and software development within the organisation.

Requirements & qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a comparable field (software-development certifications are a valuable asset).
• Proven experience in innovation and software development, with a minimum of four years in a managerial or lead capacity.
• Advanced proficiency in development frameworks and technologies including Java, PHP, Python, ASP.NET, C#, Hibernate, Spring/Spring Boot, Laravel, Node.js, Ajax, Flutter, Django and Flask.
• Comprehensive understanding of software-development principles, the SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Advanced SQL and experience with database design, data modelling and query optimisation in RDBMS (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server) and NoSQL databases.
• Version control (GitHub); software-testing procedures and tools; containerisation (Docker, AWS Fargate, Google Kubernetes Engine).
• Knowledge of emerging and disruptive technologies; strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

How to apply: apply online through the Public Service Commission e-recruitment portal at the link below. Confirm the exact closing date on the portal. https://erecruitment.psc.gov.zw/jobs/213