Software Developer at Optiven Limited

Job Description :

Reporting to the Systems and Cybersecurity Supervisor, the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

Key Responsibilities :

• Building software to help the sales, operations and support teams – This entails proactively building and implementing services including scripting and automation.
• Maintenance of current software that are in use within the organization.
• Designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests and supporting testing of deliverables against user and technical story acceptance test.
• Integrate current systems with other third-party programs.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Integrate current systems with payment platforms, banks and payment gateways.
• Develop appropriate unit tests to verify and assure the quality of developed software components.
• Create and maintain accurate and quality software documentation for software products developed.
• Creation of HTML Forms and any other type of web forms.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science from a recognized university.
• 1-2 years of working experience in a busy ICT environment.

Skills :

• Experience in working with SQL databases such as Microsoft SQL Server and No SQL server such as MongoDB is an added advantage.
• Excellent Java programming skills and a solid understanding of the underlying core concepts.
• Proven experience integrating systems with payment platforms such as M-pesa.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience in working with cloud technologies such as GCP or Amazon is an added advantage
• Proficiency in developing rest and Soap APIs and understanding of best development practices.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as angular JS, React and Vue.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP and .Net.
• Familiarity with Database technologies.
• Familiarity with Linux environments.
• Excellent team player, independent thinker, self-driven, and passionate.
• Ability to work well under pressure in an environment with strict timeliness for delivery of projects.