TPB Bank PLC seeks to appoint dedicated, self-motivated and highly organized Business Solution Officer (1 position) to join the Directorate of Technology and Operations team. The workstation is Dar es Salaam.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To provide readily support for the bank's process innovation strategy, and translate business requirements into systems qualities and repeatable design strategies and patterns that enables qualities (i.e. adaptability, scalability, non-repudiation, reusability). To be responsible for enterprise application integration including defining the opportunities for integration, selecting the tools, specifying the shared data and code resources. To compile or design architectural models of current and proposed systems across the enterprise for use internally and in conjunction with Technology Partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance TPB systems.
• Make recommendations on custom applications which run on SQL, MYSQL, Oracle, and Sybase databases.
• Identify opportunities that can improve the efficiency of business processes
• Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of TPB existing systems, developed on JAVE, JAVE EE, PHP, and .NET
• Coordinate application development for multiple projects
• Assist in managing and outsource relationship for 3rd party application development and programming consultants.
• Assist network administrator with application installation and testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements
• Analyse data contained in the corporate database and identify data integrity issues with existing and proposed systems and implement solutions
• Provides assistance and advice to business users in the effective use of applications and information technology  Provide programming for some in-house IT projects
• Provide database administration in live and test environments
• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide etc.
• Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications
• Verify database and data integrity
• Participate in weekly meetings with the IT network team to discuss progress and issues to be resolved, and report progress on a weekly basis to the Chief Manager of Business Solutions
• Participate in IT project steering committees and be involved in the design phase of any new IT software development projects.
• Creation of the system design and functional specifications for all new development projects
• Serve as a liaison and facilitator between all business units and assist in addressing and resolving IT software issues.
• To do any other job as may be assigned from time to time.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

(i) Individual Performance Agreement with all staff within the division
(ii) Minimum Projects Expense (time and cost) for integrating applications into existing applications architecture
(iii) Delivery Effectiveness
(iv) Strategic enablement
(v) Optimal coupling of applications (not tighter than needed, not looser than necessary)
(vi) Customers satisfaction
(vii) Timely preparations and submission of all appropriate reports
(viii) A higher performing division

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Education:

Bachelor degree/Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology and Telecommunication Science or Engineering from any recognized University or equivalent.

Experience:

• Should have a minimum of one year of technology experience with at least one-year hands-on technical roles in systems design and developments
• Plausible knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms and, enterprise software applications
• Good background in Data Base design in Microsoft SQL and MSQL, Oracle, and Sybase
• Proven knowledge and experience in JAVA EE, JAVA SE, PHP, Microsoft .NET and HTML
• Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures and guidelines to support operational processes.

How to Apply

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which include benefits. Applicants are invited to submit their resume (indicating the position title in the subject heading of application letter and in email) via e-mail to: recruitment@tpbbank.co.tz Applications via other methods will not be considered.

Applicants need to submit only the Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the letter of applications stating the job advertised and the location. Other credentials will have to be submitted during the interview for authentic check and other administrative measures and should not in any way be attached during application.
TPB Bank PLC has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Late applications will not be considered. Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance; a competency assessment; physical capability assessment and reference checking.