Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Software Development Life Cycle:

• Participate in a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development life cycle from conception to deployment of each new product.
• Design, develop, test, document, deploy, and support new and existing systems and software applications in accordance with agreed standards.

2. Quality:

• Perform quality tests and performance testing.
• Develop and execute tests, automation scripts, and procedures.
• Handle load and scale considerations.
• Ensure secure and robust solutions within the security context.
• Manage non-functional architectural concerns for applications.
• Enforce industry standards.
• Evaluate system architecture and make recommendations.
• Adhere to prescribed development frameworks, patterns, and practices.

3. Design:

• Provide solutions to programming challenges.
• Create automated and scalable solutions.

4. Development:

• Work with developers and architects to develop components based on requirements.
• Apply code and communicate the impact of code changes with Business Analyst and team.
• Develop reusable code and libraries for future use.

5. Testing:

• Test code and develop automated testing scripts and procedures.

6. Support:

• Conduct investigations through troubleshooting and debugging to fix minor and major bugs across all environments.
• Maintain and upgrade software.

7. On-time Delivery and Tracking:

• Deliver on negotiated commitments.
• Ensure timely delivery of developed applications and systems.
• Meet project deadlines according to contracted service level agreements (SLA).
• Ensure visibility and tracking of value delivered in accordance with the SDLC.
• Liaise with software vendors and all IT departments.

8. System Support and Uptime:

• Involve in system support, monitoring, and capacity planning.
• Provide first and/or second-level standby to Development/QA/Production environments.
• React to system monitoring and alerting events promptly.
• Perform capacity planning on infrastructure requirements.
• Conduct performance stability tests to improve system stability.
• Conduct performance analysis/load tests to improve throughput.
• Recommend and implement improved methods.
• Maintain and modify existing applications and systems.

9. Support Developers:

• Provide support to developers facing challenges.
• Coach and guide developers.
• Share knowledge.
• Perform code reviews.
• Assist developers with development work.

10. Stakeholder Communication:

• Engage with Product Owners, project sponsors, and inter-team communications for scoping, progress, and status.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree in IT Computer Science, IT Programming

Must-Have Knowledge:

1. IT Systems Development Processes (SDLC):
   • In-depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
2. Application Development:
   • Proficiency in application development methodologies and practices.
3. Testing Practices:
   • Comprehensive knowledge of software testing practices.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6+ years of proven experience in software development, project delivery, and implementation.
• Specific experience in:
  • Development technologies/languages.
  • Service-oriented architecture.

Ideal Knowledge:

1. Financial Services Systems Environment:
   • Familiarity with the financial services industry systems.
2. High-Volume Industry Exposure:
   • Experience working with high-volume industries.
3. Systems Architecture Principles:
   • Understanding of IT technologies and software architecture principles.
4. Systems Analysis and Design:
   • Proficiency in systems analysis and design.
5. Agile Systems Development Processes:
   • Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD standards, and agile delivery methods.
6. Software Development:
   • Proficient in both typed and scripting coding languages.
7. Designing and Delivering Scalable and Resilient Solutions:
   • Experience in creating scalable and resilient software solutions.
8. Standards and Governance:
   • Knowledge of standards and governance best practices.
9. AWS (Amazon Web Services):
   • Familiarity or experience with AWS.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 or more years of software development experience.
• Specific experience in:
  • 4+ years of software design.
  • 4+ years of proven working experience in software engineering and development ( .NET).
• Exposure to:
  • Microservices architecture.
  • Cloud solutions/technologies.