KCB Application Developers Job in Kenya

Application Developers

Job Ref IT 05/2012

The Position

Reporting to Senior Manager, Application Development, the developer will require interaction with third party service providers as well as other internal IT units.

The developer must demonstrate a strong understanding of and high regard for hand-held devices and web solutions as business delivery channels for both bank corporate and retail customers as well as for online agency banking services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, Develop and Install developed components.
• Work closely with IT Security to ensure that applications are well secured.
• Understands the necessity of and contributes to coding standards.
• Accountable for preparation and timely delivery of quality applications.
• The responsibility includes requirements definition, review of design documents, user test planning and review, defect tracking, and project closure tasks.
• Have expert knowledge on Dot Net programming, Share point, Active Server pages development and Database Management.
• Work with Excel services and Sql analysis services to provide results on data collected.
• Provide the bank with statistical reports on research and performance of various services using system tools.
• Develop Business Continuity plans for solutions.
• Specifying and ensuring application controls are incorporated during design of the software in order to check on risk exposure.

The Person

• A Bachelors of Science in Computing or related degree from a recognised University.
• Java programming certification.
• The developers should have in depth skills in jbase/java that is provable and quantifiable (code samples and/ or project descriptions) as the bulk of our development work is in or interfaced with T24 banking system (T24 is a jbase/java system).
• Interested in learning and has a creative mind set.
• Provable experience working on web or mobile application projects (work history with links to previous website projects).
• In particular, the applicant should have at least 2 years working experience in:- Developing applications, defining and testing the software or systems after development to ensure that the set functional and security parameters are in place.
• Internet connectivity security. Java programming and .net
• Knowledge of SQL programming.
• SQL Server 2005/8 Administration and performance tuning will be an added advantage.
• In depth skill with the tools of the trade in web and mobile development.
• Familiarity with networking and IT security will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of the workings of the internet, firewalls and VPN technology.
• Some working knowledge of PC hardware.
• Possess sound negotiation, excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Be pleasant, outgoing, aggressive and self-driven.
• Appreciates the value of great user experience in building applications.
• Responsive to user needs.
• Enjoys interacting with users and solving problems.

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 3rd March 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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