Software Developer

Reports To: Technical Lead Department: Software Location: Head Office Salary: Ksh 40,000-70,000
Job Purpose The position is responsible for developing, customizing, and integrating software applications and systems to support internal processes and business functions. He/She will ensure quality, security, and performance in software development while providing technical support and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities a) Software Development & Integration

• Developing and customizing web and headless applications using Java (J2EE).
• Integrating Fiscal devices with client software.
• Working with database technologies (Postgres SQL, MySQL, PL/SQL) to manage and optimise data.
• Implementing software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, and testing.

b) Customer & Internal Support

• Providing support for internal and external clients.
• Advising customers on the best software solutions aligned with their business needs.
• Generating reports, support manuals, and project documentation.
• Training sales personnel on software solutions offered.
• Facilitating product demonstrations and training sessions for clients.

c) Technical & System Management

• Developing and maintaining front-end applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and AngularJS.
• Optimizing front-end performance and ensuring cross-platform compatibility.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system issues while ensuring software security and stability.
• Performing any other duties assigned.

Key Relationships Customers of this Position

• External: Clients
• Internal: Software Development, ERP Implementation, and Sales Teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for this Role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in software development.
• Demonstrate expertise in Java (J2EE) development.
• Possess a strong understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and coding best practices.
• Experience with databases (Oracle, MySQL, PL/SQL) and writing complex SQL queries.
• Exhibiting excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Working effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment