Application Developer at HRD Solutions

Job Objective / Summary

• To ensure availability of appropriate and effective information technology and system that meet the operational requirements of the bank
• To Design, develop, and maintain software applications that align with our business objectives and technological vision.
• Ensuring quality, and delivering value to our customers through the effective management of the application development lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Head, Application Development in developing effective information systems strategy and plan for the bank.
• Informs stakeholders of new and emerging technologies.
• Handles the development of new systems.
• Writes and implements clean and efficient code based on specifications.
• Tests and evaluates new applications.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.
• Identifies areas of improvement based on user feedback.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• Writes and implements clean and efficient codes.
• Creates documentation that clarifies the product’s features and benefits such as flowcharts.
• Writes and revises procedural documentation such as user guides, manuals, and test cases.
• Meets with developers and the unit head to learn about specific products or processes.
• Researches product samples to fully understand the product.
• Implement robust testing processes, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.

Key Performance Indicators

• Time it takes to deliver new applications or updates to existing applications.
• Quality of code produced code review and adherence to coding standards.
• Number of bugs or defects identified in applications after release.
• Frequently new features or updates are released to production.
• Monitor the utilization of development resources, including developers' time, infrastructure, and tools.
• The cost incurred for each application development project, including labour, infrastructure, and other expenses.
• Evaluate how well the applications developed align with the organization's strategic objectives and business priorities.

Job Requirements
Education: 

• A good University Degree or HND in Computer, Electrical Engineering or other applicable courses, plus relevant professional IT qualification.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy, including proficiency in all key Microsoft Office programmes.
• Knowledge of computer hardware functioning.
• Knowledge of programming languages.
• Knowledge of basic accounting.

Skills / Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking.
• Managerial and leadership skills.
• Communication skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Team building.
• Integrity.