Re-advertisement NBK ICT Application Developer at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry-out analysis of the requirements and recommend solutions from business requirement documents.
• Integrating new and existing systems on different platforms
• Come up with technical documentations based on business requirement and maintain manuals on system configuration/setup, deployment and support.
• Research and analyse new potential technologies to develop innovative solutions that solve emerging business and technological gaps
• Design and develop the system (web, desktop and mobile applications) or interface according to user specifications. 
• Design and develop reports according to business requirements with the key objective of delivering reports.
• Enhancing and tuning existing systems to suit business and audit requirements.
• Provide test systems for UAT and ensure that functions/features are tested before roll-out to production. 
• Carry out technical user training and roll-out signed off systems to production. 
• Secure systems by putting adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the requirements of the Bank.
• Attend to technical systems failures and resolve or coordinate the resolution of the problem promptly.
• Attend technical training sessions and complete assigned courses as organized by the bank.
• Adhere to change control procedures in implementing solutions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor or department head.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Personal Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Computer  Engineering, or related field 
• At least 2 years’ experience in programming and software development 
• Excellent understanding of programming languages and other programming tools i.e. Java EE, Springboot, JavaScript, C#, Dot Net. (Java, Dot Net development certification will be an added advantage)
• Very good knowledge of Web services and related technologies (SOAP & Rest APIs, Oauth token) 
• An understanding of Windows and Unix based Operating Systems (RedHat, Centos).
• Good Understanding of SQL
• Proficient in Microsoft SSRS Report Creation
• Familiarity of WSO2 API Manager
• Knowledge of docker is also an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience of programming languages and methodologies 
• Innovative and creative, with a concise, precise and effective approach to problem solving and the ability to develop, deliver and evaluate brilliant ideas founded on rock solid strategic thinking
• Passionate about Software Development with a general thirst for digital knowledge and a significant interest in new emerging technologies
• Able to meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Knowledge on treads in the banking Industry
• Project management skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of relational database i.e. SQL (Oracle SQL, MS SQL) 
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of reporting & business analytics tools 
• Appreciation of Information Security standards and practice