Job Opportunity, SLB

The Student Loan Bureau seeks to identify suitable candidates skilled in the programming languages listed below, in order to develop an online portal for the Students’ Loan Bureau.  The assignment requires them to design the appropriate interfaces (APIs, User Interfaces, etc), code development and documentation in keeping with business requirements.

The engagement is a temporary employment for a period of six (6) months in the first instance and the individual(s) will report to the Manager Information System (MIS) Department. 


The candidate should be unemployed, graduated within the past year or two, and possess excellent knowledge of the following:

• Microsoft .NET 4.5 or greater
• Microsoft SQL server 2014 or greater
• Proficiency in ASP.NET Web Forms and MVC
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) design - Design front-end user interfaces to improve user experience and usability
• hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• hands-on experience with Bootstrap and/or client-side frameworks
• Experience with - ASP.NET Web APIs
• Familiarity with JSON and XML based web services
• Must have a depth of knowledge in the Java programming language, Android IDE’s and Android SDK’s
• Familiarity with JSON and XML based web services
• Working experience in a Scrum based Agile environment

If interested, send an email to cis@ncu.edu.jm with the subject line "Developer - SLB".

Job Opportunities, Vertis Technology

Full Stack Developer

The Role
We are looking for a  Developer, who will join one of our development scrum teams, with a main focus on debugging current problems and solving time sensitive issues.This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience with our code base, coding patterns, and development tools we use. This role will provide a training opportunity for  Developers interested in working with a highly collaborative and engaging agile tech environment.
 
While not a mandatory or exhaustive list, ideal candidates will have several of the following:

• Experience with object-oriented languages such as C#, C++ or Java
• Experience with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. AngularJS)
• Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle or MySQL
• Understanding of Unit testing, Test-Driven Development and mocking frameworks
• Understanding of REST principles, Service-oriented architecture and API development
• Experience or interest with working in an agile environment
• Ability to demonstrate effective and open communication and collaboration
• Understanding of continuous delivery principles and processes

 

Front End Developer

In this role, you can expect to be:

• Designing, implementing, and testing UX features.
• Working closely with product design and management to conceptualize and implement rich product experiences.
• Balancing tradeoffs in user experience to improve performance.
• Coding primarily in modern languages and frameworks like React, Angular or other JavaScript libraries, and standards-compliant HTML, CSS3

Would be excellent if:

• You have a portfolio of end user facing experiences that shows your passion for building compelling web applications and UI in a professional environment.
• You have experience integrating and tracking analytics tags and A/B testing.
• You have experience developing experiences using D3.js or other charting framework.

Backend Developer

What you’ll do:

• Write reliable and stable back-end codes with unit testing and code review
• Provide technical analysis on platform enhancements and customizations
• Collaborate with development partners and cross-functional teams to build processes and improve development efficiency
• Investigate and resolve issues that arise within our system
• Provide scope and estimation on projects and tasks
• Innovate to improve application performance and platform reliability

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in JAVA and Spring Framework
• Knowledge of  MYSQL, SAP, Agile/Scrum, GIT
• Familiarity with ASP, JavaScript, AngularJS
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic team player
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to take ownership
• High standards for documentation, unit testing, code reviews, continuous integration & deployment, and preference for agile methods

Interested persons can send their resume to rsterling@vertisjm.com.