Applications Developer
2025-05-27T13:25:58+00:00
Riara University
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https://riarauniversity.ac.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Computer & IT
2025-06-02T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Applications Developer at Riara University
The Riara Group of Schools was founded by Mr. Daniel and Prof. Eddah Gachukia in 1974 as a commitment to the development of a whole learner. The education concept at Riara is one that goes beyond the conventional classroom and syllabus-based learning.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW
- Developing and maintaining University applications
- Updating and supporting the University website
- Providing Library Technology Platforms Support- Manage systems such as Koha, DSpace, OJS, and remote access tools, ensuring efficient access to digital and physical library resources.
- System Integration and Interoperability - Developing APIs, bots, and automation tools to connect university systems (e.g., SIS, LMS, ERP,
- Library Systems) for seamless data exchange.
- Business intelligence and analytics delivery - Designing dashboards and reporting tools that extract actionable insights from university data using SQL Server, MySQL & PostgreSQL
- Ensuring Application and Data security
- Providing technical support and issue resolution to users
- Managing infrastructure and systems performance
- Maintaining and updating technical documentation for applications and workflows while ensuring alignment with data protection and accessibility standards for compliance.
Expected
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in software/application development in a professional setting.
- Experience working in or supporting higher education or research institutions is preferable
Skills
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages: PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript.
- Familiarity with SQL and database management: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Experience with modern web frameworks and CMS platforms: React. js, Angular, WordPress, Joomla, Ruby on Rails, RESTful API design etc.
- Knowledge of Linux server environments and version control (Git).
- Familiarity with public and private cloud services
- Familiarity with Library Systems (e.g., Koha, DSpace, Open Journal Systems) and academic technologies (e.g., Canvas, Moodle) is highly desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics modules and its integration with other university systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Adaptability and responsiveness to evolving institutional needs
Developing and maintaining University applications
Updating and supporting the University website
Providing Library Technology Platforms Support- Manage systems such as Koha, DSpace, OJS, and remote access tools, ensuring efficient access to digital and physical library resources.
System Integration and Interoperability - Developing APIs, bots, and automation tools to connect university systems (e.g., SIS, LMS, ERP,
Library Systems) for seamless data exchange.
Business intelligence and analytics delivery - Designing dashboards and reporting tools that extract actionable insights from university data using SQL Server, MySQL & PostgreSQL
Ensuring Application and Data security
Providing technical support and issue resolution to users
Managing infrastructure and systems performance
Maintaining and updating technical documentation for applications and workflows while ensuring alignment with data protection and accessibility standards for compliance.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages: PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript.
Familiarity with SQL and database management: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Experience with modern web frameworks and CMS platforms: React. js, Angular, WordPress, Joomla, Ruby on Rails, RESTful API design etc.
Knowledge of Linux server environments and version control (Git).
Familiarity with public and private cloud services
Familiarity with Library Systems (e.g., Koha, DSpace, Open Journal Systems) and academic technologies (e.g., Canvas, Moodle) is highly desirable.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics modules and its integration with other university systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Adaptability and responsiveness to evolving institutional needs
A relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
Minimum 3 years of experience in software/application development in a professional setting.
Experience working in or supporting higher education or research institutions is preferable
JOB-6835bd66045ed
Vacancy title:
Applications Developer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Computer & IT]
Jobs at:
Riara University
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 2 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Applications Developer at Riara University
The Riara Group of Schools was founded by Mr. Daniel and Prof. Eddah Gachukia in 1974 as a commitment to the development of a whole learner. The education concept at Riara is one that goes beyond the conventional classroom and syllabus-based learning.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW
- Developing and maintaining University applications
- Updating and supporting the University website
- Providing Library Technology Platforms Support- Manage systems such as Koha, DSpace, OJS, and remote access tools, ensuring efficient access to digital and physical library resources.
- System Integration and Interoperability - Developing APIs, bots, and automation tools to connect university systems (e.g., SIS, LMS, ERP,
- Library Systems) for seamless data exchange.
- Business intelligence and analytics delivery - Designing dashboards and reporting tools that extract actionable insights from university data using SQL Server, MySQL & PostgreSQL
- Ensuring Application and Data security
- Providing technical support and issue resolution to users
- Managing infrastructure and systems performance
- Maintaining and updating technical documentation for applications and workflows while ensuring alignment with data protection and accessibility standards for compliance.
Expected
- A relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in software/application development in a professional setting.
- Experience working in or supporting higher education or research institutions is preferable
Skills
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages: PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript.
- Familiarity with SQL and database management: SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Experience with modern web frameworks and CMS platforms: React. js, Angular, WordPress, Joomla, Ruby on Rails, RESTful API design etc.
- Knowledge of Linux server environments and version control (Git).
- Familiarity with public and private cloud services
- Familiarity with Library Systems (e.g., Koha, DSpace, Open Journal Systems) and academic technologies (e.g., Canvas, Moodle) is highly desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics modules and its integration with other university systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Adaptability and responsiveness to evolving institutional needs
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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