Junior Application Developer at Musoni Microfinance Ltd

Job Details

In line with our growth and expansion strategy, we are looking for suitable and qualified individual to fill the position of a Junior Application Developer. Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the successful candidate will be expected to: -

• Work with various API’s across all our partners to and ensure APIs are connected seamlessly from back-end to consumer-facing channels
• Develop, test, and maintain web and desktop-based business applications
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, and estimates
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software
• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards
• Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code
• Package and support deployment of releases
• Work with teammates in the migration of older applications to current technologies
• Develop, refine, and tune integrations between applications
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience as a developer
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Strong language and communication skills
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. PHP and Python) and front-end developments (e.g. VUJS, JavaScript)
• Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts
• Knowledge of client/server application development
• Experience with Agile Development Methodology
• Expertise with the Android ecosystem, including deep knowledge of the Android SDK and/or other development environments for Android

Skills and Competencies

• Helpful, proactive, approachable and is passionate about people and the business.
• Conflict Management and Problem-Solving Skills
• Good communication, negotiation and persuasion skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented and professional
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Should possess dual focus; address the concerns of employees and manage policies
• Flexible and CAN-DO attitude
• Critical listener
• Discrete and Ethical