IT Application Specialist at Dangote

Description

The IT Application Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Dangote’s software applications for enhanced business operations. This role involves leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to create innovative solutions, managing software applications, and supporting users. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a deep understanding of software development principles and AI frameworks 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, code, test, and deploy software applcation in line with business requirements
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications to improve performance and functionality. 
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. 
• Translate business needs into technical specifications. 
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications to improve performance and functionality. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in a timely manner. 
• Develop and maintain APIs to integrate with software applications and other systems. 
• Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability between applications. 
• Stay updated on the latest software development technologies and industry trends. 
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance software performance and user experience. 
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years in application development
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, AWS Certified Developer, Azure AI Developer, CSE or similar software engineering certification are preffered.
• Experience with development framework and libraries such as .NET, Angular, React or Django.
• Experience in integrating APIs with other systems and applications. 
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with users and stakeholders. 
• Effective collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams. 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing technology and business needs. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Performance Indicators

• Application Uptime: Maintain high application uptime
• Incident Resolution Time: Resolution of application related incidents
• User Support Satisfaction: Achieve user support satisfaction rating of 95%
• Adhere to security and regulatory compliance
• Maintain a low defect rate on deployed applications
• maintain application uptime of 99.9% or higher.