Senior Software Engineer

Technology & Network Operations Doha, Qatar


Description

Position at Al Jazeera Media Network

Senior Software Engineer
 
Contract Type: Temporary
Location: Doha
 
The Senior Software Engineer role involves coaching and collaborating with engineers and development teams to design, develop, deploy, test, and support enterprise solutions for corporate applications, portals, and business services, aligning with business requirements and objectives.
*This position is a freelance contract role with a duration of three months.
 
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
 
Design & Development:
  • Develop custom SharePoint solutions using SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio, and other development tools. 
  • Design and implement SharePoint-based workflows, and Nintex Workflow. 
  • Build and configure SharePoint sites, libraries, lists, and other components. 
Custom Solutions:
  • Create custom web parts, master pages, page layouts, and content types. 
  • Develop and deploy custom SharePoint apps and features. 
  • Integrate third-party systems and applications with SharePoint. 
Nintex Workflows:
  • Design, develop, and manage complex workflows using Nintex Workflow. 
  • Troubleshoot and optimize existing Nintex workflows for performance and efficiency. 
Administration & Maintenance:
  • Perform SharePoint site and content management, including site migrations and upgrades. 
  • Monitor and maintain SharePoint server health and performance. 
  • Implement and manage user permissions and security settings. 
Collaboration & Support:
  • Work closely with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and understand requirements. 
  • Provide technical guidance and support to junior developers and end-users. 
  • Troubleshoot and resolve SharePoint-related issues and performance bottlenecks.
Best Practices & Compliance:
  • Ensure development and implementation adhere to best practices, standards, and compliance requirements. 
  • Document solutions, processes, and customizations thoroughly. 
Technical Skills: 
  • Strong proficiency in SharePoint 2016 and related technologies (SharePoint Designer, Visual Studio, PowerShell, etc.). 
  • Experience with client-side development using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like Bootstrab, PNPJS, Angular JS or React. 
  • Knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and REST APIs. 
  • Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET, and SQL Server. 
  • Detailed knowledge of SharePoint architecture, administration, and best practices. 
  • Expertise in designing and managing workflows using Nintex.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
  • Minimum of 4+ years of experience in SharePoint development, with at least 2 years specifically with SharePoint 2016. 
  • Proven experience with Nintex Workflow.