Software Developer at United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Job Objective

• To produce clean, efficient code based on specifications, testing and deploying programs and system, fixing and improving existing software.

Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence
• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) in Python, .Net, PHP, Javascript and Java, C#, Oracle Databases (either or combination of any)
• Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions in in Python, .Net, PHP and Java
• Write well-designed, testable code  
• Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionalities, requirements, and specifications
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems  
• Deploy programs and evaluate user feedback
• Understand and possess hands on skills on service-oriented architecture approach to software development using appropriate communication protocol.
• Participate in team education & knowledge transfer by training and knowledge sharing session.
• Must possess a sense of equity and fairness
• Good communication skills
• Ensure development of high-quality software
• Ensure proper understanding and compliance with existing IT standards.
• Ensure that projects are accurately delivered to schedule.
• Ensure deliverables meet the acceptance criteria given.
• Ensure proper documentation and source code checked into repository and versioned
• Ensure proper handover of developed software to support team for deployment and production support.
• Ensure all development is thoroughly tested before it is presented to the customer
• Provide support to third parties on solution on boarding and management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any field.
• 2 years and above related experience in software development

Knowledge & skills required:

• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to conduct research into application development issues and products.
• Development, customization and implementation of software solutions strong customer service skills and demonstrated ability to build professional relationships
• Excellent knowledge of programming / systems analysis, as well as quality assurance
• Excellent Interpersonal relationship
• Customer relationship management
• Project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Creativity at handling multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong initiative to finding ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes
• Good knowledge of ISO 8583 protocol.
• Good knowledge of financial/banking domain

What we expect from you:

• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
• Highly organised, proactive, ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks assigned.
• Team player with ability to work under pressure and ability to work with a wide variety of people and maintain excellent business relationship.
• High sense of confidentiality and discreteness.

What you should expect from us:

• Our corporate culture is defined by our core values. We do not just train our people to be the best in the job, we also offer encouragement, recognition, and rewards.
• Whatever level you are at in your career, we offer plenty of opportunities and support to build a rewarding career at UBA.
• Here in UBA, our employees are our greatest assets and so we built a recognition and reward system that boosts productivity and enhances staff retention, instituting a culture of meritocracy.