Software Engineer (MIS/IT 5)

Summary

Under the leadership and direction of the Manager, Business Process and Application Development, the Software Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining features and functionalities of ICT solutions, websites and digital platforms, ensuring high-performance and availability. The Software Engineer manages all technical aspects of website development and partners with the Corporate Communications and PR Branch in content management. 💰Salary: $4,266,270.00 - $5,737,658.00 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Professional:

  • • Develops and maintains knowledge of the Ministry’s and its subjects ICT applications portfolio, development tools, and development procedures;
  • • Actively participates in the development and review of business and system requirements to obtain a thorough understanding of business needs to deliver accurate solutions;
  • • Develops high quality software code in accordance with established ICT standards and development guidelines;
  • • Produces technical documentation that accurately and thoroughly depicts the software design and code base;
  • • Confers with end users and various divisional representatives in resolving questions of programme/system intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, and inclusion of internal checks and controls;
  • • Performs programme maintenance, modifications, and enhancements to new/existing systems through programming, testing, documenting, and training users;
  • • Performs adequate unit testing and evaluation of application development work, ensuring requirements are addressed, basic functionality works, and errors are handled properly;
  • • Expeditiously troubleshoots application production issues that resolve the concerns without causing additional problems;
  • • Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develops strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems;
  • • Provides updates on work in progress, work completed, work planned, and issues potentially impacting the on-time completion or quality level of work;
  • • Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze project specifications and flow charts;
  • • Leads cross-functional and technical groups/committees to address the ICT operations of the Ministry and subjects as required;
  • • Partners with the Corporate Communications and PR Branch in content management for websites and related media platforms;
  • • Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with external service providers, customers, and other units/branches/divisions;
  • • Assists with the training of staff in the use of computer hardware and software solutions;
  • • Keeps abreast of trends and developments in ICT and initiates/recommends their use where necessary to improve the work of the department/division.
  • • Remains current on ICT policies/programmes and related GOJ policies/initiatives to ensure compliance;
  • • Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, maintaining membership in professional organizations and participating in ICT and Software Development initiatives.

• Management/Administrative:

  • • Develops Individual Work Plan based on alignment to the overall plan for the section;
  • • Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
  • • Prepares reports and programme documents as required;
  • • Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements.

• Human Resources:

  • • Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Branch’s and organization’s goals;
  • • Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Branch/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.

• Other:

  • • Performs all other duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Adaptability
  • • Compliance
  • • Customer and Quality Focus
  • • Initiative
  • • Integrity
  • • Interpersonal
  • • Oral Communication
  • • Team Work & Cooperation
  • • Time Management
  • • Written Communication

• Technical/Functional:

  • • Accountability
  • • Attention to Detail
  • • Financial Management
  • • Goal/Results Oriented
  • • Methodical
  • • Planning and Organising
  • • Problem Solving and Decision-making
  • • Resilience
  • • Stress Tolerance
  • • Technical Skills
  • • Technology Management
  • • Technology Savvy
  • • Use and Application of Technology

• Other:

  • • Expert knowledge in Information Technology system procedures and practices;
  • • Good knowledge of information technology fundamentals and programming languages
  • • Ability to gain detailed knowledge of in-house programming languages, programme design and development procedures, turnover procedures, and housekeeping standards
  • • Ability to perform analysis of straightforward system functionality
  • • Ability to gain detailed knowledge of general system architecture and functionality, as well as detailed knowledge of specific sub-systems
  • • Working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as it relates to software development
  • • Ability to effectively manage time while working on multiple assignments with/without guidance as to relative priorities of assignments
  • • Knowledge of database design and file management techniques
  • • Principles of project estimation and planning
  • • Ability to monitor and report on programme/project budgets
  • • Good Knowledge of GOJ ICT systems (existing and emerging)
  • • Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Software Design, Computing, Computer Science, ICT, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline;
• • Specialized training in Applications/Software Development;
• • Three (3) years related experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

• Specific Conditions associated with the job:

  • • Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software.
  • • The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions.
  • • May be required to travel locally and overseas to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.

Kindly submit cover letter and resume along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) references, one must be a former/current supervisor no later than Friday, July 4, 2025 to: Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development Ministry of Justice 61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 or via Website 🔗 Click the Apply link to apply via MOJ Website The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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