Software Developer, SAMS, Kolkata, West Bengal

1. About Organization:

About SAMS
:

Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS)
 is a premier, multi-disciplinary, management consultancy, exclusively focused on servicing the needs of the Public Health and Development Sectors in India. 
SAMS
 is currently focused upon four principal practice areas, viz. Human Resource Consulting, Procurement & Supply Management (PSM), Capacity Building & Training and Management Consultancy Services.

Established in 1995, 
SAMS
 has been associated with a range of clients over the past 29 years which has included the best known, bi and multi-laterals, INGOs and NGOs in the country apart from the Government of India (GoI) and State Governments in the above sectors.

About Project

:

Nutrition International
is a global nutrition organization. For 30 years, we have focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need. Working alongside governments as an expert ally, we combine deep technical expertise with a flexible approach, increasing impact without increasing complexity or cost. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life.

In India, 
Nutrition International
supports the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Ministry of Food and Public Distribution, and other ministries to address the country's nutrition challenges.

For more information, please visit

SAMS
is collaborating with 
NI
to provide Human Resources, Administrative and Programmatic support services in implementation of Rice Fortification Program in West Bengal, India.

2. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the guidance and supervision of the 
Programme Manager (State Technical Consultant – Team Leader)
, and 
Senior Software Developer
, and in alignment with Govt. of West Bengal, key duties and responsibilities of the 
Software Developer
 will include:

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

(1) Assist in coding and developing modules for the rice fortification portal under the guidance of senior developers;

(2) Participate in the integration of the portal with existing government digital systems;

(3) Implement frontend and backend features as required;

(4) Conduct unit testing and debugging of the developed code;

(5) Assist in identifying and fixing bugs and issues within the system;

(6) Collaborate with QA teams to ensure thorough testing of the portal;

(7) Maintain detailed documentation of code, development processes, and system configurations;

(8) Prepare regular reports on development progress and issues encountered;

(9) Assist in preparing user manuals and training materials;

(10) Continuously improve technical skills through training and hands-on experience;

(11) Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in software development;

(12) Actively seek feedback and guidance from senior developers and mentors;

(13) Work closely with the senior development team and government stakeholders;

(14) Provide technical support during the implementation and maintenance phases;

(15) Assist in resolving technical issues reported by users and stakeholders;

(16) Any other specific task assigned by State PMU/Nutrition International or the F&S Deptt.

The scope of work is subjected to modification based on the evolving needs of the program and the government's requirements.

3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification:

Applicants must have a first-class MCA, or a first-class B.E., B.Tech., or M.Sc. in IT or Computer Science from a recognized institution.

Experience:

(1) At least 1-3 years of experience in software design, development, documentation, and implementation support;

(2) Should have experience of working on government projects;

(3) Proven track record in software design, development, documentation, and implementation support.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Proficiency in 
ASP.NET
Core WebAPI, Entity Framework Core;

(2) Strong understanding of front-end technologies such as 
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
, and frameworks like 
jQuery or Angular/React
;

(3) Experience working with 
SQL Server
, including writing complex queries and optimizing database performance, and ensuring efficient data retrieval;

(4) Understanding of database security, backup and recovery, and performance monitoring requirements;

(5) Good knowledge of UI frameworks, MVP/MVVM architecture, and developer tools and workflows;

(6) Familiarity with Android networking, including REST APIs, HTTP, and third-party libraries;

(7) Understanding of version control systems like 
Git
;

(8) Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) is a plus;

(9) Familiarity with Android development principles and basic application building techniques;

(10) Possess excellent problem-solving skills, enabling you to tackle complex technical challenges and provide optimal solutions

4. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation for this position could be up to a maximum of Rs. 40,000/- per month depending on the required skills and experience. The compensation will be subject to withholding of taxes, as applicable.

5. NATURE OF ENGAGEMENT:

The selected candidate shall be appointed as Full time Consultant for fixed term assignment with 
Strategic Alliance Management Services Pvt. Ltd. (SAMS).
 The initial contract shall be till March 2026, and is further renewable based on satisfactory performance, program relevance and availability of resources.

6. NUMBER OF VACANCY: 01

7. LOCATION:
 Kolkata, West Bengal.