KMS Developer

About the Role

GDC Middle East is seeking a KMS Developer to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on the maintenance and management of the Aviation Institute's Knowledge Management System, which is built on SharePoint. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement knowledge frameworks to facilitate effective information sharing across teams within SharePoint.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge repository in SharePoint, ensuring assets are organized, relevant, and easily accessible.
• Conduct training sessions to promote knowledge and best practices of SharePoint usage.
• Develop, modify, and maintain the SharePoint intranet.
• Design and build consistent branded pages in SharePoint using JSON.
• Build web components, lists, libraries, site pages, and navigation routes.
• Integrate Microsoft 365 applications to implement solutions and automations based on user requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain logical permissions groups for SharePoint users, actively managing user access while ensuring minimum level permissions.
• Develop data-driven pages based on database management system concepts.
• Develop web applications for integration into SharePoint to provide custom solutions.
• Develop desktop solutions leveraging Python or other languages, based on user requirements.
• Install and configure local Apache web server and MySQL database server.
• Install Learning Management System software on a local server to facilitate digital testing.
• Manage and maintain web and database servers.
• Ensure data maintenance and security of databases and SharePoint.
• Perform monthly backups of SharePoint files and databases to a local hard drive.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a relevant development role.
• Demonstrated experience with SharePoint development and administration.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing knowledge frameworks.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 application integration.
• Familiarity with database management system concepts and web application development.
• Experience with Python or other programming languages for desktop solutions is beneficial.
• Knowledge of server management (Apache, MySQL) and LMS software installation.

Skills and Attributes

• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and collaborative.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with colleagues and users in a professional and courteous manner.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within GDC Middle East.