Specialist (Web Development), Solutions & Innovation
Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Karachi
Introduction to the Aga Khan University:
Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.
Job Role / Responsibilities:
You be reporting to Manager, Solutions & Innovation or nomination purposed by AKU Director Solutions & Innovation. a senior resource that is capable to understand customer needs and translating them into customer-centric solution. You are expected to be capable to design, develop and deliver custom SharePoint solutions, workflows and components ensuring their reusability and scalability. You will have to carry out feasibility studies and cost/benefit analysis and to formulate proposals for system enhancement, and implementation plans. Research analyze and select technical approaches for solving difficult and challenging developments and integration problems. Share best practices and development approaches with team members.
Specifically, you will be responsible to;
lead and coordinate software application development, implementation, and maintenance
lead business requirements analysis activity and participate in study, analysis, and design of systems. you should be capable of detailed coding. should participate in the coding process to a reasonable level
lead and coordinate the maintenance of applications systems and related documentation
learn appropriate software development tools in use at software development & support, IT.
Work with major customer for understanding requirements, evaluating existing process and apps
business analysis for existing systems
evaluation of existing process workflows to provide the best possible solution.
independently handle day to day complex operational issues / systems
contribute in developing new procedures / processes through innovation
ensure effective and efficient flow of services and resources
identify issues and take decisions in consultation with manager (where required) in accordance with the policies & procedures
coordinate with others / sections / departments to deliver results.
Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:
Should possess degree in Computer Science or related disciplines such as Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, MBA in MIS or equivalent
Professional certifications in relevant field will be considered as an added advantage
at least 5 years of proven prior experience in web development
technology upgrade and SharePoint migration project experience
hands on SharePoint experience for developing public facing website and portal
be conversant with data modelling and analysis techniques
should be able to work closely with users to help define requirements, new applications, and procedures
ability to carry out feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, formulation of proposals for system enhancements, development, and implementation plan.
ability to understand issues from the client’s perspective and monitors services provided to clients and makes timely adjustments as required
ability to maintain continuous open and consistent communication with others, supported with relevant data, information, examples, and demonstrations
ability to assume responsibility for work activities and coordinating efforts as well as seek others’ input and involvement and listen to their viewpoints. able to acknowledge the work of others
ability to liaise with others to ensure alignment with the business goals and vision of the organization.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted