Mobile App Developer at Minet Kenya

Purpose for the Job

The job holder will ensure development & delivery of Digital Applications for internal client and external client consumption.

Duties and Responsiblities

• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs
• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing Mobile Applications
• Researching, designing, implementing, and managing Ai & Robotics software programs
• Designing and developing software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and design consequences.
• Preparing reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status and continuously giving weekly updates on status
• Determining operational practicality
• Developing quality assurance procedures
• Testing and evaluating new programs with Business users and/or customers
• Training Business users and/or customers
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Modifying software to fix errors, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.
• System testing and validation procedures.
• Consulting with departments or customers on project status and proposals.
• Working with customers or departments on technical issues including software system design and maintenance.
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan the installation of new systems or modifications of an existing system.
• Consulting with engineering staff to evaluate software hardware interfaces and develop specifications and performance requirements.
• Conferring with project managers to obtain information on limitations or capabilities.
• Development and deployment of API’s with external parties as and when required
• Handover & training of developed and Live applications to IT Operations team
• Ensure Daily Backups for the software applications and Databases
• Any other IT duties and software developments tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Key Result Areas

• Preparing reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status and continuously giving weekly updates on status
• Designing and developing internal bespoke software applications
• Developing quality assurance procedures
• Testing and evaluating new programs with Business users and/or customers
• Training Business users and/or customers
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics
• Modifying software to fix errors, improve its performance, or upgrade interfaces.
• System testing and validation procedures

Key Competencies

• Experience in conversion of Business requirements into technical specifications
• Knowledge of operational issues around Projects management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Conceptual analytical thinking

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Degree in Computer Science or related field from a recognized Institution
• Experience in Java/Kotlin for Android development, Swift/Objective-C for iOS development, experience with respective IDEs (Android Studio, Xcode), knowledge of cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native, understanding of UI/UX design principles, familiarity with backend technologies (APIs, databases), and proficiency in version control systems like Git; ensuring they can build high-quality apps across both platforms while considering platform-specific nuances, experience in Frontend application development using, HTML, CSS
• API Development
• Payment Integrations
• Experience in MS Windows server Administration
• Experience in MS SQL Administration & scripting

Professional and Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Certificate in computer software programming
• Microsoft Certification, SQL Administration