Programmer (Band 8)

Summary

To design, develop and implement software solutions to enable the different Units/Departments and users in the Authority to carry out their functions effectively and efficiently; and maintain and design the contents of the Authority’s website and intranet to ensure currency and accuracy. 💰Salary: $4,266,270 per annum

Responsibilities

• • Participates in the development and implementation of network-wide web-based software solutions for use in the Authority.
• • Programs and updates the Authority’s Intranet and website.
• • Performs upgrades and modifications to existing software systems to reflect changing user requirements and technology in a dynamic environment.
• • Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
• • Performs user requirement needs to guide software development.
• • Develops program flow logic diagrams to guide software development.
• • Codes and tests software solutions on software development platforms used in-house.
• • Rolls out custom cloud software to users.
• • Trains users in the use of custom and commercial software.
• • Researches and tests commercial software of interest to the Authority and makes recommendations to the supervisor.
• • Manages the day-to-day operations of the Authority’s website and Intranet, including updates, maintenance, and ongoing development.
• • Oversees and coordinates content management and user experience, and creates and maintains a consistent website architectural structure.
• • Maintains accurate documentation of all custom-developed software solutions, including source code and program logic flow diagrams.
• • Liaises with Heads of Divisions, HR, and Corporate Communications to gather relevant and up-to-date information for the website.
• • Finds, diagnoses, and fixes website problems, including broken links (both internal and external), typographical errors, and formatting inconsistencies.
• • Conducts online satisfaction surveys to measure the level of satisfaction with newly developed/deployed systems.
• • Proposes and implements system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of systems, website usability, and functionality.
• • Documents software changes to reflect modifications, upgrades, etc.
• • Prepares Individual Work Plans based on strategic alignment with the Operational Plan of the Division.
• • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Core:

  • • Good oral communication skills
  • • Excellent written communication skills
  • • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • • Ability to work in a team
  • • Demonstrated use of initiatives

• Functional/Technical:

  • • Quick learner and working knowledge of software design, development, and implementation on a network platform
  • • Working knowledge of the development and use of Client/Server applications
  • • Good Knowledge of the Windows 2003/2008 network platform
  • • Good knowledge of SQL Server, VB 6, C-Sharp, PHP, SharePoint, Photo Shop, and .NET (or later versions) platforms
  • • Good knowledge of Programming concepts and practice
  • • Working knowledge of Open-Source Platforms and solutions
  • • Ability to communicate with and understand the requirements of professional staff in the area of specialty
  • • Ability to code program from program logic diagram
  • • Good software documentation skills
  • • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in the area of expertise

Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in ICT with emphasis on Software Development.
• • Three (3) years of experience in a related field.
• • Professional certification (MCSD, MCPD) in software development is highly desirable.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted NO LATER THAN July 4, 2025 The Manager, Human Resource Management & Development Firearm Licensing Authority 91A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 or 📧 Email: hrd@fla.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Email subject should read PROGRAMMER 🔒 Important: All applicants will be required to pass a security background check. 🙏 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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