Job: Programmer with the Research Group of Enteric Vaccines under the Centre for Vaccine Sciences

Posted on: 22 October 2013
Application Deadline: 30 October 2013
Programmer with the Research Group of Enteric Vaccines under the Centre for Vaccine Sciences (Advertisement #368/13)
icddr,b invites applications from suitable candidates for the position ofProgrammer with the Research Group of Enteric Vaccines under the Centre for Vaccine Sciences. The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 1 year which may be extended for further period depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Duty Station – Dhaka
Salary – Annual Tk.506,840/- inclusive of house rent and conveyance allowances with other admissible benefits.
Benefits/facilities – 14.8% retirement fund contribution by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,420/- per child per month, medical facilities for dependent spouse and children, group life insurance. Subsidized canteen, transport and daycare facilities subject to availability.
Job Profile:
  • Application program and Database Development:Coordinate with researchers to understand the requirements / data needs; Collaborate with scientists to understand the quantity of data required and process-flow of the project; Prepare required document and guide to follow SDLC and data; Finalize the process-flow / programming logic for each problem; Design database and develop program for the project; Develop codes for programming internal inventory system as per directions of Analyst Programmer; Guide team to understand the coding pattern and provide inputs to prepare the coding guidelines; Provide suggestions on new technologies to decrease program development time in order to support development of programs for effective execution of research projects.
  • Testing: Install the developed program on PDA / TAB / Smartphone for testing purposes; Conduct trial tests to check for robustness of the program of other programmers and check for accuracy; Prepare the report highlighting the errors; Correct the errors found in order to make error-free programs.
  • Support: Train the field assistants and research officers on usage of software and smart phones/TABs; Collect feedback from users on existing programs for any changes required; Make necessary changes; Provide continuous support for user queries on the field; Resolve user queries related to hardware malfunction and interact with vendors for repair in order to reduce productivity loss due to hardware and software issues.
Requirements:
Education and Relevant Experience:
  • Graduation in Computer Science preferably Masters in Computer Science with good academic records;
  • At least 3 years of experience in software development domain in a reputed organisation;
  • Must have working experience in developing applications for Tablet PC/Smartphone under Android environment using JAVA;
  • Must have working experience in developing applications using Microsoft Visual C#;
  • Preference will be given to those having experience in RDBMS in SQL Server, SQLite database and Microsoft Access database.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge of:
  • Application Development;
  • System Integration;
  • IT Security;
  • IT Application Maintenance;
  • IT Documentation;
  • IT Standards and Regulations;
  • SDLC;
  • Software design and documentation;
  • Programming language and tools preferably Microsoft Visual C#, JAVA, JSP, JDBC, Android, ASDK, ADT, PHP, ASP.net Custom Tag Library, XML, HTML, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite database.
Behavioral Competencies:
  • Can maintain collegiality in the work place;
  • Can foster partnerships;
  • Able to communicate effectively;
  • Able to execute for results;
  • Must have innovative thinking skill;
  • Should have skill on nurturing talent;
  • Able to adopt with continuous learning.
Interested candidates who fulfill the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website:https://centre.icddrb.org/recruitment/jobList.jsp by October 30, 2013. Internal candidates must mention their identification number in the application.
Special information
icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates. Any persuasion will disqualify the candidature. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for interview. All tests and interviews will be held in Dhaka.

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