Team Member, Backend Software Development at First Bank

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and implements new software system prototypes and systems
• Collaborates with IT in deploying approved systems/prototypes to production
• Provides innovative improvements to features and performance of existing Software Systems
• Develops and maintains comprehensive Software documentation
• Partakes in user story writing workshops
• Collaborates with the members of the product conceptualization team in the generation and analysis of innovation ideas
• Designs, writes and executes automated tests
• Develops project implementation plans and provides status updates as required
• Provides level 3 support for production applications
• Maintain confidentiality of all Information entrusted while delivering projects.
• Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.
• Performs other functions as may be required for the business to achieve its strategic objectives.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a First Degree or its equivalent in Computing or related disciplines
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum experience: Over 3 years’ experience in design and development of software systems.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Proficient in .NET framework and .Net core using C#
• In depth knowledge and experience with core Microsoft .NET technologies including: WCF, WPF, WF, LINQ and EF.
• Knowledge of database design and experience with database development including relational database design, SQL and ORM
• Proficient knowledge of modern Software development paradigms (Object Oriented and Functional programming)
• Proficient knowledge of software development life-cycle
• Proficient knowledge of unit testing
• Proficient knowledge of distributed version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps)
• Understanding of agile development process (Scrum)
• Knowledge of Secure software programming
• Knowledge of Computer Network protocols and standards (TCP, IP, HTTP etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of web services and API development
• Working knowledge of cloud computing infrastructure and development environments.