Temporary Assistant– Software Developer at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing efficient Capital Markets in Kenya.

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• Job TypeContract
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience1 year
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldICT / Computer&nbsp

TEMPORARY ASSISTANT – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER – 1 POSITION

Contract Period: 6 months

Reporting to the Senior Manager Information, Communication and Technology, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Supporting development activities for new projects and applications to ensure thorough analysis, fault rectification, unit testing and appropriate documentation;
• Undertaking maintenance and ‘bug fix’ development activities for existing applications;
• Breaking down program specifications into simple elements and translate this logic into a programming language;
• Testing sample datasets to check that output from the application works as intended;
• Conducting user-acceptance testing to ensure the application can be used optimally;
• Providing support to departments in the development of bid specifications for special software systems required to implement new applications or systems; and
• Undertaking any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information science, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field; and
• At least one-year experience as a Software Developer.

Competencies

• Understanding of Agile development practices
• Android and IOS APP Development experience
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Vue.js and Angular
• Experience with working with RESTful APIs
• Understanding of modern backend frameworks such as Spring Boot (Java) and PHPLaravel
• Expertise in relational databases (MSSQL and MySQL)
• Proficiency in version control, collaborative development, and codebase maintenance
• Integrity and Honesty
• Analytical and Research Skills
• Problem Solving and Logical Thinking
• Time Management skills
• Effective Communication skills

Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Capital Markets Authority (CMA) on hrmis.cma.or.ke to apply