IT Internships in Kenya. Web Developer

Web Developer Internships in Kenya for April 2015
Intern Job Description
The Web Developer Intern will create websites built around WordPress & Joomla. The Intern’s duties will encompass all aspects of web development, from start up (design, functionality, coding, mark-up writing, and testing) to routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

Web Developer Intern Duties and Responsibilities

Web Development

• Design and develop websites ensuring strong optimization and functionality.
• Code web pages utilizing HTML 5, and programming languages including PHP.
• Work with database systems including MySQL.
• Knowledge of XML, AJAX and JSON will be an added advantage.

 
Website Upkeep

• Monitor site technical performance and web server.
• Analyze and modify web systems by identifying trends, documenting, testing, developing solutions, and then reevaluating results to ensure improved performance.
• Work on projects including web layout enhancements, desktop applications, website enhancements, web-based applications, and database-backed websites.

Troubleshooting

• Test company websites with multiple browsers in order to maximize traffic capabilities.
• Provide Technical Support and address identified issues and concerns.
• Assist in the planning of overall company policy regarding search engine optimization and web development.

Maintain Company Account Information

• Manage company logins and passwords, domains, hosting, servers, and backrooms.

Education and Experience in:

• Industry standards in website development and content accessibility
• Be a holder of minimum – Diploma in ICT
• Web development application packages such as Adobe DreamWeaver
• HTML, XML, scripting languages, and cross-platform web accessibility standards
• Knowledge of a variety of software such as forms generation, spreadsheet, word processing, network email, intranet programs, file conversion and compression packages
• Knowledge of image editing application programs such as Photoshop and Microsoft Image
• Illustration and layout programs such as Adobe Indesign & Illustrator
• Working with relational database management tools such as Filemaker Server and MySQL Server
• Project management
• Basic Knowledge of WordPress and Joomla.

Applications to be sent to recruitment@theyouthbanner.org