Posted on : April 24, 2025 Application deadline : May 04, 2025

Senior Programmer with Information Technology under the Support Services (Internal#47/2025)

icddr,b is a Bangladesh-based international health research institute that strives to solve key public health problems through high-quality scientific research and innovation. icddrb as a values-based organization encourages women and people with disabilities to apply.

icddr,b invites applications for the position of Senior Programmer with Information Technology under the Support Services. The appointment will be made on a Fixed-Term basis for 2 years, renewable depending on performance and the availability of funds.

This position is designed to standardize software development practices, optimize resource management, vendor and cross departmental collaboration within the organization. The IT department ensures that software solutions are aligned with strategic business objectives, uphold security and compliance standards, and provide ongoing support and training.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Programmer reporting to Analyst Programmer will be mainly responsible for following duties and responsibilities:

Manage Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC): Manage the design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications and databases, ensuring adherence to best practices throughout the SDLC; Manage IT Applications Administration and Operations: Ensure continuous and smooth operation of software applications and databases by monitoring performance, resolving issues related to bug fixing, change requests, process optimization, and feature enhancements. Customize, bug fixing, process optimization and reporting for Hospital Management System using Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP. Keep applications updated, secure, and well-documented; Project Implementation: Define clear timelines, allocate necessary resources, and outline specific deliverables to ensure software projects are completed on time and within scope. Provide technical assistance to team members to help them meet quality standards. Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders, delivering timely and transparent project updates; Collaborate with IT Application Vendors: Collaborate with IT application vendors to ensure their deliverables and go-live processes align with goals and maintain high quality and standards. Evaluate and monitor vendor outputs based on agreed deliverables during renewal of annual maintenance contract (AMC); People Management: Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations, if required; Promote a spirit of collegiality and gender diversity amongst team members and in the organization; Encourage team members to collaborate across areas; Address and resolve any diversity related issues; Set goals and conduct appraisals for the team; Set high standards and confront poor performance where needed; Mentor young professionals and prepare them for higher responsibilities.

Required qualification and experience:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering or relevant subject from a reputed university. 5 years of practical experience in the relevant field. Must have knowledge in developing web-based applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamic NAV is a big plus. Must have good knowledge in software project implementation. Must have strong knowledge on writing complex SQL using SQL Server and MySQL databases. Must have hands-on experience with PHP and C#.Net, along with familiarity with front-end web tools and technologies for developing web applications. Knowledge of developing application in android platform is a plus. Good knowledge with code repository and azure dev-ops.

Location: Mohakhali Campus, Dhaka

Salary & benefits:

Annual /-1,608,570 inclusive of house rent, conveyance allowances and other admissible benefits. 14.8% provident fund contribution, income tax paid by icddr,b, children allowance @Tk.1,917/- per child per month, festival bonus, contributory healthcare support including dependent spouse and children, group life insurance, and subsidized canteen. Transport and day-care facilities are subject to space availability.

Notes of attention:

Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for written test /interview; icddr,b does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit online applications using icddr,b website: career.icddrb.org by May 4,2025.

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