Core Banking (T24) Developer at NCBA Group

Job Purpose Statement

• To develop new processes and modify existing T24 functions to meet business requirements.
• To develop applications that interface with the Core Banking system to extend its capability.
• To closely work with testing teams to ensure solutions developed are defect free and meet business requirements.

Key Result Areas

Core Banking Development 60% 

• Responsible for core banking and Peripheral systems software development in all stages from technical design to delivery.
• Meticulously perform coding, code review and unit testing for the core banking system.
• Design and implement new functionality and enhancements based on CRs and BRDs.

Support and Problem Management 10% 

• Provide 3rd level support for escalated issues from the IT Operations and Support teams Support, maintain and audit existing service lifecycle artefacts to agreed SLAs

Process and Policies 10% 

• Adherence to internal policies and procedures for development and management of the core banking system and other best practice standards

Governance 10%

• Enforce internal policies and procedures for the management of software applications along ITIL and other best practice standards 

Stakeholder Management 10% 

• Advice internal customers on technology improvements to ensure realization and maximization of business objectives

Ideal Person Specifications

• Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related course.
• Professional training:  ITIL Foundation

Desired work experience: 

• At least 3 years practical proven experience in core banking development, support and
• troubleshooting of T24, web technology and programming in Info-basic.
• Proven experience in systems analysis, design, implementation and support.
• Experience in T24 template programming, T24 customization (VERSION, ENQUIRY, online services), COB , Design Studio
• Deep understanding of the following T24 modules: System Core tables, Funds Transfer, Teller, Arrangement Architecture, Forex , Integration Frameworks, Business Events
• Understanding of modern software development concepts like Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Certificate in Programming in any 2 languages.

Technical Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of at least two programming languages.
• Technically competent with broad knowledge of systems management, development and implementation methods with specialist knowledge of applications, Electronic Banking/Channels and peripheral systems
• Competency in use of jbase/java to develop or to interface with T24 applications
• Can translate the business needs and Requirement Specifications into Design Specifications
• Can develop program/code from Design Specifications to good quality Software and in conformance to system development standards.
• Can work closely with IT Security to ensure that applications are well secured.
• Must specify and ensure application controls are incorporated during design of the software in order to check on risk exposure.
• Competency in documenting system developments in accordance to the application development policy.
• Can create test plans, test cases, test scripts and perform technical unit testing
• Can work with existing systems to track and manage Change requests and user issues
• Can perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents, design and execute test plans.

Behavioural Competencies

• Must have technical know-how, be able to work with other team members or colleagues and exude honesty at all levels.
• Must be able to make good decisions, be upright and uphold good work ethic
• Must be able to handle different kinds of problems and provide effective solutions and within SLAs
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have good communications skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Complete projects within set timelines
• Innovative and creative with ability to develop, deliver and evaluate brilliant ideas with strategic thinking

Closing on: Mar 27, 2022