We are in the Financial Management space providing innovative financial products & solutions.
We are looking to fill in the position of Software Developer.
Job Location: Kava Africa Offices located on Nyeri Close, Off Nyeri Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.
Scope: The Software Developer is responsible for Systems development, Systems Implementation, Systems Management, Systems security and Technical support.
Responsibilities:
Systems Development
Design, document and present the systems/technical requirements.
Develop systems through appropriate structured coding that allows reliability, availability, scalability, extensibility, re-usability and security of the systems.
Oversee the change management processes and develop the appropriate unit, integration, system and user acceptance testing methodologies and tools.
Systems Documentation
Design various systems documentation (logical design specifications) to be used in implementing the systems, including architecture, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, etc.
Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of the software
Systems Implementation
Build the systems and platforms through appropriate structured modular programming (coding) that will allow reliability, availability and scalability of the system and corresponding systems and user documentation.
Manage the handover of systems to end users and training that will allow integration of the system into the business.
Review system performance, troubleshoot, debug and apply fixes to system components.
Systems Management & Monitoring
Manage the engagement with external systems development consultants and ICT vendors
Perform system management, change management, diagnostics, enhancement, optimization, and system support functions (technical and user support) by diagnosing system problems and offering quick turnaround solutions.
Keep abreast of changing technology trends to enable continuous improvements and cost-effective and standards-based system implementations.
Qualifications:
2 years or more of hands-on working experience with the following modern development software & technologies:
Languages: (Java, Swift, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#)
Mobile: (Android)
Frameworks: (Laravel, Ionic, Angular1, .Net)
Databases: (MYSQL, MSSQL)
Tools: (Cordova, Git, Maven, Gulp, Gradle)
At least 2 years hands-on experience building and deploying high traffic consumer-facing Apps and platforms.
Experience with setting up and consuming one or more cloud or DevOps services like Azure, AWS, etc.
Competencies:
Strong ability to take a big picture look at technical projects and manage resources and workflows.
Excellent communication & decision-making capabilities.
A true “roll up the sleeves and get it done” working approach; demonstrated success as a problem solver, operating as a result-oriented, self-starter
Planning, organizing & managing a team.
Interpersonal skills and team orientation
