January 31, 2008

Career Opportunities in Software Engineering

The Software Systems Research Lab Group, at the Al-Khawarizmi Institute of Computer Science, provides an excellent environment for state-of-the- art research and development in software engineering. The group is focused to explore the links between open source software development and academic research as a better paradigm for OSS development. Enterprise level systems and web based solutions are undertaken as a part of open source software development, with best-of-breed open source technologies and superlative business practices.
We are looking for talented individuals for research based software projects. Candidates are required for the following positions on (renewable) contract basis.
Qualification:
4-Year BS or MS (Post-Graduate) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, from a well-reputed University.
Position: Web Developer
Requirements:
  • Must have 6 months or more professional experience in PHP/My SQL, must be capable to develop and maintain PHP based websites and applications.
  • Java, especially in J2EE and related technologies. Preference will be given to candidates having hands-on experience with tools and frameworks like Struts, Hibernate and myEclipse etc.
  • Good code analysis skills
  • Diagnoses and resolves reported software problems. Experience with testing software like: JUnit, DBUnit and Cactus will be highly preferred
  • JDBC Development for PostgreSQL 8.2, MySQL 5.0
Position: Web Designer
Requirements:
  • We need an imaginative male/female web designer with high aesthetic and creative sense.
  • Solid Expertise in HTML / CSS / Dream weaver 8 / Flash 8 / Photoshop CS / Fireworks 8/ Adobe Illustrator /FreeHand / Corel Draw 12 and Java Script are mandatory.
  • Able to work on different client web projects, create complete web layouts from concept till it get coded.
  • A customer focused thinker who have a keen sense of usability testing.
  • Proficient to work under pressure, enthusiastic, deadline-oriented.
Last date for receipt of applications is February 8th, 2008. Please mention the position you are applying for. Address your application to ‘The Director’ and deliver your resume at:
Al-Khwarizmi Institute of Computer Science,
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore-54890
OR
email at ‘admin@kics.edu. pk’