Software Engineer (Digital Infrastructure & Managed Services) Job at Interswitch

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Software Engineer (Digital Infrastructure & Managed Services)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent
Department: Systegra - Digital Infrastructure & Managed Services

Job Purpose                             

• To execute software development and programming activities in alignment with project plans and strategies.
• To secure full functionality of key features of the code and to prepare software reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of the software.
• To communicate potential execution hindrances as well as progress with Team Lead, Software Development.

Responsibilities
Application Software Development:

• Contribute to development of existing and new applications by analysing and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Contribute to development of new applications to meet customer requirements.
• Carry out end-to-end software development, and maintain code sanitisation through regular debugging of the programme.
• Follow software development project plan, and execute programming and coding activities within budgetary margins and timeline.
• Leverage programming tools that facilitate software development and coding; stay abreast of latest programming trends, and make recommendations to Team Lead, Software Development.
• Introduce automation into software development processes, conduct automation testing and audits, and release automation practices.

 Application Software Maintenance 

• Monitor, identify, and correct straightforward software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
• Perform software management, change management, diagnostics, enhancement, optimisation, and system support functions (technical and user support) by diagnosing system problems and offering quick turnaround solutions.
• Attend meetings with Team Lead, Software Testing and Lead, DevOps to understand client needs and incorporate software improvements during software development phase.
• Support relevant team leads in regular system testing to protect system safety from cybersecurity threats.
• Collaborate with team of fellow software developers to align on software development progress and integration and implement mitigation measures if need be.
• Work with team of fellow software developers to draft weekly progress reports, and submit to software development team lead.

  Application Software Roadmap:

• Maintain roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritised in line with business requirements.

Document Preparation and Management:

• Organise and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Also responsible for gathering and summarising data for special reports.
• Design various systems documentation (logical design specifications) to be used in implementing the systems, including architecture, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, etc.
• Create and ensure compliance with a company wide document management system.
• Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of the software.

Requirements
Education

• General Education - University First Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Experience:

•  General Experience - At least 4 years of experience in software development that enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others.
•  Experience should include use of some of the following modern development software and technologies:
  • Languages: (Java, Swift, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#)
  • Mobile: (Android)
  • Frameworks: (Laravel, Ionic, Angular1, .Net)
  • Databases: (MYSQL, MSSQL)
  • Tools: (Cordova, Git, Maven, Gulp, Gradle)
•  As well as at least 2 years hand-on experience building and deploying high traffic consumer-facing Apps and platforms.

Technical Competencies:

• IT Testing: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on ensuring that IT applications meet required specifications by designing, executing and reporting on tests of systems and services.
• Assessment: Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyse data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analysing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Application Development: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing software using programming languages.
• Verbal and Written Communication: Uses clear and effective verbal and written communication skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies
•  IT Support: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on monitoring, diagnosing and fixing technological problems.
• Web Development: Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on the development and implementation of website structure and content.
• Project Tracking and Reporting: Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to measure and report progress toward intermediate targets to make sure a project stays on track to achieve its ultimate goals. Project Performance Report; Schedule Reporting; Status Reporting; Status Reports.
• Service Delivery: Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to deliver required services that meet quality standards.