JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Umwalimu SACCO is looking for inspired innovators, dynamic self-driven, and highly creative personalities to collaborate with Umwalimu SACCO in taking it to the next level of success. If you feel you have what it takes, we would like to hear from you.
JOB TITLE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Key Result Areas
12. IT DEVELOPER
Reports to: Director of ICT
Department: ICT
Age Limit: 40
Education & experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Software Engineering, Software Programming, and Development or related field
Experience: 4 years of experience in software development;
Skills & Knowledge
Advanced knowledge in the software development lifecycle
Advanced knowledge in B2B integration
Solid programming skills in either java or net(C#))
Proficiency with either SQL or Oracle database is required
Thorough knowledge of financial services
Personal drive and effectiveness;
Ability to constantly deliver quality and value;
Strong customer focus;
Effective communication skills;
Strong work process orientation;
Ability to utilize capacity and resources in an effective manner.
Key responsibilities
Participate in the design and development of new applications (Develop software that fully implements business requirements)
Participate in the design and development of new features in the existing core banking
Perform adequate unit and integration testing of in-house and vendors’ software and ensure all requirements have been addressed, all basic functionalities work, and errors are handled properly.
Enhancing existing applications to improve efficiency.
Troubleshoot application issues to ensure that they are resolved without causing additional problems
Enhancing the system’s effectiveness as requested by the Business department and adapting the system to new requirements, as necessary
Consulting manuals, periodicals and technical reports to learn new ways to develop programs and maintain existing skills and knowledge
Deployment of developed solutions and ensure proper maintenance.
Collaborate with other developers and business departments for the business requirements gathering.
Provide updates to the Manager, IT operations & Database administration on work in progress, work completed, work planned, and issues potentially impacting the on-time completion or quality level of work.
Collaborate with consultants for the business requirements gathering.
Provide training to user support staff for developed applications as required
Provide innovative solutions to business issues or challenges by means of automation
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Ensure clear and well-designed monitoring and evaluation tools are in place
Ensure Monitoring and evaluation plans are in place and approved
Timely and accurate progress Monitoring and evaluation report
Impact assessment reports prepared;
NB: These vacant posts are opened to external as well as internal candidates.
NDAYISABA N. Willy
UWAMBAJE Laurence
Director of HR & Administration
Director-General
