IT Intern

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will be required to interpret technical specifications (when supplied), develop, test and deliver according to spec and document and support their developments

The candidate’s primary responsibility would be programming but will be required to do regular maintenance on software

The role comprises approximately 30% back-end and 70% front-end application and web development, though this could vary depending on product.

Must take responsibility for the developments, applications, systems, etc within their projects.

Apply themselves and continually add value to the various divisions and the department.

Requirements:

Programming languages: Python or PHP, advantageous PERL and / or experience in mobile technologies

Web technologies (java scripting, jQuery). HTML5, web2.0 (ajax) and mobile application development advantageous.

Database integration and knowledge a must have, MySQL knowledge advantageous

SQL and relational databases knowledge, ability to write sql queries, triggers and store procs advantageous.

Good skills in research, analysis, design, project planning and implementation

Flexibility to learn new programming languages where projects require it

Knowledge of Linux advantageous.

Bash scripting advantageous.

Ability to establish and maintain a sense of discipline

Ability to code W3C compliant, well-formed XHTML.

Ability to code CSS for styling and pure div layouts.

Ability to hand-code XHTML/CSS.

Good understanding of cross browser compatibility and restrictions.

Excellent concept design ability for web.

Good analytical and business-analysis skills.

Basic understanding of project-management disciplines

Basic understanding of Business Change Lifecycle methodology.

Working knowledge of programming languages, business modelling tools, UML and knowledge of SDLC

Education:

IT related BSc Certificate.

0-6 months experience.

Personal Attributes:

Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Analytical and methodical skills with a high attention to detail.

Takes a lot of pride in themselves and their work.

Have a strong ethos of writing high quality applications.

Pro-active and takes on responsibility for code and applications developed.

Score highly on innovation and initiative.

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Must be able to work as part of a team and independently (relatively little supervision).

Creative, ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking.

Be open to new ideas, methodologies and open to constructive criticism.

Must be able to meet deadlines/commitments, good time management.

Personal appearance to suit a corporate environment.

A good positive attitude and demeanour, filled with energy and enthusiasm.

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