Software Developer at Optiven Limited

 Job Purpose Statement

The job holder is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining robust software systems, including:

• Software system development
• Conducting code reviews.
• Resolving technical issues to support the team’s overall productivity and success.

Key Responsibilities

Software Systems Development

• Design and build software solutions that can handle growing volume of data and user interactions without compromising performance.
• Gather requirements for designing system architecture, and coding with scalability in mind.
• Carry out effective Business reviews with users
• Document comprehensive Business Review Documentation
• Implement security measures by incorporating best practices such as encryption, access controls, and secure coding practices.
• Carry out unit testing for solutions developed.
• Carry out user testing.
• Ensure effective system integration.

Software Systems Maintenance

• Continuously monitor and review existing software systems to identify and address bugs or performance issues.
• Implement fixes and improvements to resolve problems and prevent recurring issues.
• Perform routine maintenance, update software components, and testing for potential issues.
• Implement security measures through the software development process to protect systems from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Regularly review and update security protocols to address new and emerging threats.
• Analyze and improve database performance by optimizing queries, indexing strategies, and schema designs.
• Ensure that database interactions are efficient and do not create performance bottlenecks for applications.
• Monitor database performance and make adjustments as needed to enhance overall application efficiency and responsiveness.
• Regularly evaluate and adjust the system to accommodate increasing demands and enhance overall efficiency.
• Fixing bugs and optimizing performance
• Enhance database performance and queries

Code Reviews

• Review code submitted by team members to ensure it meets quality standards and follows coding conventions.
• Evaluate code for efficiency, readability, and maintainability.
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to the upcoming developers to help them grow their technical skills
• Share feedback, best practices, and involve mentees in various stages of the development lifecycle.
• Help them navigate challenges and integrate seamlessly into the development team.
• offering guidance and integrating them into the development process
• Address any issues or potential risks before code is merged into the main codebase.

 User Support

• Participate in meetings and discussions to align development efforts with broader business goals, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to software projects.
• Collaborate with users to align software solutions with business goals.

Innovation and Continuous improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and tools that could enhance the development process or improve product offerings.
• Conduct feasibility studies and present findings to stakeholders.
• Streamline development processes, through automation, adopting new tools, or refining existing workflows.
• Develop prototypes for new features or products.
• Provide constructive feedback during retrospectives or team meetings to help refine development practices, tool usage, and team workflows.
• Actively participate in initiatives that aim to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance the overall development process.
• Participate in regular code reviews with peers to identify and rectify issues early in the development process, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

 Reporting and Documentation

• Create documentation for system architecture, design decisions, and development for future developers
• Write user manuals and guides that help end-users navigate and make the most of the software features.
• Maintain and update documentation as systems evolve,
• Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and supporting long-term system maintenance.

Other duties assigned from time to time

 Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Or A Related Field
• Advanced training in Javascript, node.js, react, and database management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in software development with a focus on full-stack development.

Competency Requirements

• Expertise in full-stack development
• Strong knowledge in version control
• Dev Ops knowledge
• Good interpersonal skills
• Mentorship skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills