Position: Software Engineer

Location: Lusaka

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, QUALITIES & COMPETENCIES

The job holder will be reporting to the Business Applications Manager

• Full grade twelve certificate with at least merit in Mathematics & English
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Python, Java , JavaScript and data base languages like . PLSQL, SQL.
• Experience working with containers (e.g.: Docker, K8s) and microservice architectures.
• Experience in writing Database Packages, Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers, Views, and Objects/Collections in PL/SQL
• Experience in multi-platforms such as Apex, PHP, VB.Net and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge in Web Applications Design, Web Application Development and Sound documentation
• Performance tuning. Databases: ORACLE 11g, 12c, MySQL, MS SQL Server,
• Ability to translate low level designs into programs/applications.
• Familiarity with Functional Hierarchy Diagrams, Entity Relationship models and server model design.
• Ability to apply estimation techniques to software development efforts.
• Ability to identify and manage risk
• Ability to effectively communicate your work with both technical and non-technical peers.
• Exposure to SaaS Cloud Product Development and Micro Services Architectures
• Preferable working experience in financial services company (Life Insurance Company)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating new applications or APIs to enhance existing applications.
• Enhancing applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, researching solutions, making recommendations, designing, and implementing solutions
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing systems
• Database and application tuning
• Managing and maintaining user/system documentation
• Conducting end user training, support, and feedback evaluation
• Assist others in the use of software engineering tools to support process improvement.
• Engaging with external service provide