Opportunities

URGENT: Open Call for Web Developer

Volunteers_NeededKuchu Times, a media platform that was formed to provide a voice for Africa’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community, is currently searching for a web developer to render their expertise to the growing media activism team on volunteer basis.

Web Developer Duties

  • Candidate must have a strong understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards.
  • The position requires constant communication with colleagues.
  • Experience in planning and delivering software platforms used across multiple products and organizational units.
  • Deep functional knowledge or hands on design experience with Web Services (is needed to be successful in this position.
  • Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
  • Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent

Requirements

  • Proven working experience in web programming
  • Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge
  • Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails
  • A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
  • Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
  • Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
  • Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
  • Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of  timelines and budgets
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.

Interested parties can send their applications to info@kuchutimes.com