IT Developer - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

The IT Developer is responsible for developing and customizing software applications to support the bank's operational and customer service initiatives. This role involves working within a collaborative environment to design, code, test, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements while ensuring optimal performance and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing software solutions to meet the business and customer needs.
• Creating and implementing the source code of new or existing applications.
• Testing source code and debugging code.
• Evaluating existing applications and performing updates and modifications.
• Developing technical handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications.
• Executes the Development of software solutions to meet customer needs.
• Development and implementation of source code of new applications.
• Testing source code and debugging code.
• Evaluates existing applications and performs updates and modifications.
• Developing and documentation of technical handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications.
• Developing and maintaining the required support process and guides in accordance with the overall business continuity management requirements
• Achieve banking applications availability and fitness of purpose to our customers and staff as per the SLA.
• Ensure that banking applications functions are processed efficiently, accurately and within cut off times.
• Coordinates required resources to install new application software and hardware upgrades
• Communicates changes in technology and services from the IT department to the appropriate channels and personnel
• Provides User support
• Provides Project management support especially change management processes
• Manages IT Risk and Information Security management, enablement and support
• Provide continuous updates on performance of the application development space
• Adhere to the bank’s code of conduct and values as revised from time from time
• Introduce, advise, support, and train the bank’s application end-users on new products, service and systems changes
• Engages and collaborates with key stakeholders such as external vendors and group counterparts
• Effective and efficient delivery of services to customer by other departments (with minimal down time)

Requirements

Academic Knowledge and Work Experience:

• ·BSc in Computer Science or related discipline
• 2+ years Application Development Experience with proven deployed software record
• Application development using Oracle, Microsoft and Open-Source development tools
• Systems integration & middleware experience with a proven track record of deployed applications in the financial industry and/or related
• Microsoft SQL and Oracle database management
• Knowledge of Oracle products and support including Oracle FLEXCUBE will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Webservices Interfaces Support

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Experience with databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and data management.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Understanding of application security principles and best practices.

Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

Benefits

Access Bank Botswana provides a competitive package and will offer the successful candidate a salary commensurate with the person’s qualifications and experience.