Technical Manager - NIC | LUMS, Lahore

  Apply By: Monday, May 31, 2021

National Incubation Centre (NIC) at LUMS is looking to hire a technical resource with strong understanding of full stack web and mobile application development and the ability to convert design ideas into running web applications.

There are three key responsibilities:

1. Development of NIC(s) website

• Research and implement new trends of modern web applications
• Build and maintain NIC website(s) in a manner that complements our brand as the industry leader
• To write W3C compliant XHTML and CSS.
• To modify existing jQuery libraries and write new code using jQuery.
• To perform administrative, configuration and coding tasks.

2. Development of NIC’s indigenous solution

• Creation of NIC’s indigenous solution to manage routing of startup applications, selection, progress, KPIs, database management, data analytics and high-end web development.
• To design and develop Web based applications using PHP/ORACLE and occasionally PHP/MySQL.
• To design and create the database structure and queries for web applications.
• Follow complete software development life cycle (Planning, Requirements, Design, Build, Document, Test, Deploy, and Maintain).
• Adopt proper MVC framework.
• To read and write software specification documents.
• To develop and execute test plans.

3. Facilitation to start-ups

• Assist during the scouting and selection stage in identifying start up teams that have high value technical vision and a reasonable understanding of how to develop the platform.
• Evaluate the technical development requirements of any startup and match it to the skill set of the founders.
• Facilitate the startups in understanding what their technical requirements are and where needed identify freelance developers.
• Facilitate startup ups in developing RFPs and technical development documentation required to create the platforms they need.
• Facilitate startups in understanding requirements of app stores and how to optimize their presence through these stores.
• Audit beta versions of products developed and guide start-ups on iterations to bring their technical platforms to MVP stage.
• Work proactively and without excessive support or supervision

Work Schedule & Travel
Business hours may extend into the evenings and weekends depending on workload. Travel may be required depending on departmental needs. Flexibility & commitment is necessary.
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with the job. The supervisor/director may assign additional tasks as deemed necessary.

Skills: 

• Independent thinker with ability to devise solutions
• Effective verbal, presentation and communications skills
• Excellent written communication
• Decision making abilities
• Time management
• Integrity, accountability and initiative
• Team player

Proficient in:

• PHP
• Oracle
• MySQL
• AJAX
• JAVASCRIPT
• JQUERY
• XHTML/CSS
• MVC Frameworks
• Web Application Security
• UI/UX

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science/Web Development

 

Knowledge: 

• Experience with Advanced JavaScript, TypeScript, ES6 and ReactJS
• Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements
• Clear understanding and be able to work with HTML5, SASS and LESS, Bootstrap
• Expertise in writing clean and easy-to-read JavaScript code
• Knowledge of Adobe XD, Illustrator or Sketch (would be a plus)
• Hands-On experience with CSS3 Transitions, Web Animations & Responsive Design
• Experience working with GSAP, WebGL or ThreeJS would be a plus

Experience: 2–5 years of experience in building modern web applications

 

Apply at: hrd@lums.edu.pk

Note: Please mention "Technical Manager" in the email subject for your application to be considered.

Note: “We are an equal employment opportunity employer".