Full Stack Software Developer

Job Summary

Work as part of a Developers team, apply analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements into user stories. And following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity with a specific focus on testing.

Job Description

Software Application Development & Integration

• Ideate, design, develop, and provide Level 3 support for end-to-end software solutions across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, desktop, robotics, and backend systems.
• Build and consume APIs, services, and integrations with both internal and third-party systems.
• Develop cross-platform applications using secure, modern frameworks and technologies.
• Write clean, well-structured, and reusable code that aligns with industry best practices.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, solution design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, Product Owners, UI/UX, Infrastructure, Risk, and Compliance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing software applications.
• Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and technical documentation.
• Document and demonstrate software functionality using flowcharts, process layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and pseudocode.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in development processes and tooling.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate or recommend relevant tools and technologies for adoption.

Risk and Compliance Management

• Collaborate with Cyber Risk and Compliance teams to identify and address key development-related risks and compliance issues.
• Support the implementation of measures to manage regulatory risks and challenges.
• Monitor and review risk and compliance performance regularly, taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Complete required Management Assurance or Risk reports and attestations accurately and on time.
• Ensure that all team members understand and follow documented processes, controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and Management Assurance during audit planning to ensure comprehensive and fair assessments.
• Take ownership of resolving audit findings and closing associated actions.
• Provide assurance for closed audit items and ensure issues are fully addressed.
• Enhance the team’s risk profile through improved governance, control mechanisms, and compliance practices.
• Maintain appropriate security controls for servers and databases within agreed thresholds.

Service Level Management

• Support the business in increasing revenue by ensuring high service levels of critical software solutions.
• Reduce time-to-resolution (TTR) for service disruptions through efficient, real-time root cause analysis across complex, multi-tiered systems.
• Lower IT infrastructure costs by optimizing service delivery and performance.
• Act on findings from formal service reviews, including user feedback, reporting, and incident tracking.
• Monitor service levels continuously and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and evolving customer needs.
• Represent the software development function in bank-wide forums and governance structures as required.
• Track, communicate, and act on service level achievements and address any deviations proactively.
• Oversee operational teams to ensure consistent delivery of reliable services.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or Software Engineer, with exposure to multiple layers of the software stack.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Proficiency in mobile application frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native, Java, Kotlin, Swift).
• Strong back-end development skills in one or more languages (e.g., PHP, Java, C#, Python, Node.js, Go).
• Experience with MVC frameworks such as Spring, Laravel, Django, or Angular.
• Experience in desktop application development (e.g., Electron, Qt, WPF).
• Demonstrated knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., JWT, OAuth2).
• Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and other integration protocols.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Confluence).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development.
• Prior experience in the financial services sector is preferred.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English & Swahili).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities; pragmatic and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Agile certification is an added advantage).
• Experience working with various databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks.
• Self-organized with the ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working under pressure and taking ownership of issues to ensure successful resolution.
• Knowledge in business process improvement and management.
• Solid understanding of cross-browser compatibility, user interface design (UI), security principles, object-oriented programming, API development, and multimedia content integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Information Technology, Experience in a similar environment

Job Requisition ID: R-15979676