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.

The primary objective of the project which is under Programme for Emerging Infection is to track the causes of under-5 mortality and stillbirths at selected population sites in Bangladesh. In addition, the project will estimate overall and cause-specific mortality rates in order to generate and share knowledge that improves understanding and prevention of under-5 child mortality.

Key Responsibilities:

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

• Coordinate with researchers to understand the requirements/data needs and process-flow of the projects;
• Finalize the process-flow/programming logic for each problem;
• Design database using SQL Server and develop applications using C#, Angular, ASP.NET, .NET Core MVC, Web API;
• Update application according to the new requirements;
• Develop Android based application using Native Android (Java/kotlin), SQLite. Share data with researcher according to their needs;
• Prepare detailed technical document of the design;
• Setup production environment and perform back-end administrative tasks in order to utilize those software as per need;
• Train up the users on usage of software application and data capture devices;
• Collect feedback from users on existing programs for any changes required and make necessary changes;
• Develop application installation into the devices;
• Provide continuous support for user queries on the field;
• Provide required technical trainings to ensure smooth operation and continual improvement for the end users;
• Setup test environment and conduct trial tests to check for robustness of the program and check for accuracy;
• Check data inconsistency according to the requirements and logic;
• prepare report highlighting the errors and correct the errors found in order to make error-free programs.

Required qualification and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CSE/ICE or a relevant subject.
• 4 years of experience in the software development domain in a reputed organization, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and conduct field visits.
• Must have knowledge in developing using C#, Angular, ASP.NET, .NET Core MVC, Web API, and SQL Server databases.
• Understanding of Windows Server, Server Backup management & IIS is preferable.
• Prior knowledge in Android application development using Native Android (Java/Kotlin) and SQLite will be preferred.

Location: Mohakhali Campus, Dhaka

Contract Type and duration:

• Fixed Term; duration will be 01 Year with a possibility of extension subject to availability of funds and performance.

Salary & benefits:

• Annual 9,09,360/- 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 August 7, 2024.