IT Officer (Application Developer) at Haggai Mortgage Bank

Job Description

• The Application Developer designs, builds, tests, and maintains software applications, working with established frameworks and tools.
• They collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop features, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance, while following coding standards and best practices.
• They also contribute to system design discussions and may mentor junior developers, with moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core banking and mortgage applications
• Lead development of modules such as loan origination and repayment systems
• Integrate applications with third-party services (payment systems, credit bureaus)
• Optimize system performance and database efficiency
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3–6 years of hands-on software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C#, Java, Python, or Node.js
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and database design
• Experience with APIs, system integration, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker is an advantage)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of mortgage/loan lifecycle processes
• Awareness of financial regulations (KYC, AML principles)
• Focus on data accuracy, audit trails, and system integrity.