Software Developer Attachment

Join Britam as a Software Developer Attaché for a pivotal 3-month opportunity based in Nairobi, Kenya. This dynamic entry-level role challenges bright, aspiring technologists to spearhead the analysis, design, and implementation of cutting-edge digital solutions within the innovative Betalab environment. Successful candidates will deliver full-stack development, encompassing everything from robust database structures and efficient algorithms to intuitive user interfaces, directly impacting business efficiency and revenue generation. If you possess a strong technical foundation, familiarity with modern frameworks like React/Angular, and are eager to contribute clean, impactful code in a fast-paced setting, this is your chance to launch your career.

Job Purpose:

Work within Betalab under the Partnership and Digital department to identify requirements, design and develop solutions (database design, workflows, user/data interfaces, integrations) and offer technical support for Betalab solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Champion the development of digital solutions by carrying out business analysis, designing end user testing documents, collaborating with internal and external parties to carry out user testing.
• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts.
• Design and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and /or back-end database tier(s) for business applications.
• Perform the necessary technical design and development functionality to ensure that business application systems can be effectively developed and implemented.
• Enhance and create user and system documentation as needed.
• Perform data modelling to analyze and specify data structures within an application system.
• Developing database objects and structures for data storage, retrieval and reporting according to specifications.
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications.
• Integrate software components and third-party programs.
• Verify and deploy programs and systems.
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software.
• Gather and evaluate user feedback.
• Capturing of business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and /or database components.
• Research and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality improvements for various procedures and applications.
• Generation of ideas to improve efficiency in software and application services offered to the business, and/or generate revenue for business.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required:

• Degree in Computer Science or technical-related field from an accredited institution.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Development experience with any modern programming tools/Platforms e.g. .NET, Java, Ruby, PHP.
• Development experience with Spring boot and React or Angular Framework.
• Certified Solution Developer/ Architect e.g. Java, Microsoft is an added advantage.
• Experience in applications development, which includes system customization and report designs.
• Experience with RDMS preferably MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, and Informix.