Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications Developer

Position Scope:
The role holder will be responsible for detailed analysis, design and development of In-house systems, as well as maintaining and supporting applications within the department.

Key Responsibilities:
• To Integrate existing systems on different platforms within provided framework and guidelines
• To design and code reports according to business requirements with the key objective of delivering required standard of reports.
• To develop, periodically review and maintain documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup.
• Provide support in enhancing the existing systems to suit business requirements
• To develop innovative solutions to solve emerging business gaps
• To develop technical documentation based on business requirements document, carry-out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions.
• To design and code the system (web, desktop and mobile applications) or interface according to user specification, carry out technical user training and roll-out signed off systems to production.
• Provide test systems for user acceptance tests and ensure that functions/features are tested before roll out to production.
• Secure systems by ensuring to place adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the requirements of the Bank.
• Address technical systems failures and resolve or coordinate the resolution of the problem within service level agreements and turnaround time.
• Ensure to adhere to change control procedures in implementing solutions
• To keep up with new technologies and ideas within applications development
• Responsible for providing periodical reports for management / stakeholder review
• To ensure adhere to change management policy, procedures and ensure that it is strictly adhered
• Ensure adherence of the Bank policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations
• To take up any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related field from a recognised university.
• Java, Dot Net development certification will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in programming and software development.
• Excellent understanding of programming languages and other programming tools i.e. Android application development, Java programming (Java SE/ME/EE), JavaScript, C#
• Knowledge of Web services (API), Windows Operating Systems and an understanding of UNIX and Linux.
• Innovative and creative, with a concise, precise and effective approach to problem solving
• Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate ideas founded on strategic thinking for delivering business objectives.
• Passionate about Software Development with a general desire for digital knowledge and a significant interest in new emerging technologies.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge on treads in the banking and IT Industry
• Knowledge and experience in Project management
• Demonstrate knowledge of relational database i.e. Oracle, SQL, MySQL.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of reporting & business analytics tools.
• Appreciation of Information Security standards and practice.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Send your CV and application letter showing how you meet the role requirement stated above to: Recruitment@nationalbank.co.ke  by Monday, 17th October 2022.

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