Software Developer [Core banking development ]

Job Description

The Core Banking Product Developer is responsible for developing, enhancing, and supporting core banking product modules. The role involves delivering high-quality, scalable, and reliable solutions aligned with business requirements while meeting defined SLAs, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Delivery & Timeliness
  • Deliver assigned development tasks within agreed timelines.
  • Achieve at least 85% on-time task delivery.
  • Provide regular updates on task progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Escalate blockers proactively.
• 2. Development & Quality of Work
  • Develop clean, efficient, and maintainable code for core banking modules.
  • Ensure code adheres to established architecture and coding standards.
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback effectively.
  • Maintain high-quality standards with:
    • ≤ 4 defects per release
    • Zero repeated defects after code review feedback
  • Conduct unit testing and support integration testing activities.
  • Support release deployments as required.
• 3. Production Support & Incident Management
  • Provide L2/L3 support for core banking applications.
  • Resolve low to medium severity incidents under supervision.
  • Ensure:
    • ≥ 85% SLA compliance
    • ≥ 80% first-time fix rate
  • Conduct root cause analysis for recurring issues.
  • Document known issues and resolutions.
• 4. Technical Ownership & Problem Solving
  • Understand business and functional requirements thoroughly.
  • Implement solutions with guidance from senior developers/architects.
  • Ensure ≥ 70% of assigned tasks are completed with minimal rework.
  • Identify performance optimization and improvement opportunities.
  • Support enhancements and change requests in existing core banking modules.
• 5. Collaboration & Professional Development
  • Communicate progress clearly with team members and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with QA, Product, Implementation, and Support teams.
  • Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Complete 1–2 technical skill development trainings annually.
  • Continuously improve knowledge of core banking domain and technology stack.

Requirements

• Min Qualification: Bachelors
• Experience Level: Mid level
• Experience Length: 2 years
• Language Requirement: English
• Working Hours: Full Time - 9 to 5
• Applicant Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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