Web Developer, Digital Transformation

at BrighterMonday Consulting
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted August 13, 2020
Category IT / Information Technology
Web Design & Development
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

Job Summary

The Web developer will be responsible for designing stable and reliable in-house ERP Information systems according to the needs of the firm.

  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
  • Experience Level: Mid level
  • Experience Length: 4 years

Job Description

Business Function: Information Technology/Digital Transformation

Job Title: Web Developer, Digital Transformation 

Reports to: Senior Manager,Digital Transformation 

Organisation Profile: 

Our client is a wholly-owned comprises of a portfolio of businesses focused on structural growth markets. The business helps individuals to de-risk their lives and deal with their biggest financial concerns through life insurance. One of the longest standing and most successful global insurers in the world with over 20 million life customers, +24,000 employees and £56billion of assets under management as at 30th June 2019.

It has been providing financial security to customers since 1848 and it’s one of the oldest insurers in the world, with 171 continuous years of providing financial services. The firm is listed on stock exchanges in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York.

Provides protection and savings opportunities to customers, social and economic benefits to the communities in which it operates, jobs and opportunities to its employees and financial benefits for its investors. By offering security, pooling savings and making investments, the firm helps to maintain the cycle of growth. The company’s strategy is designed to create sustainable economic value for its customers and shareholders.

The company continues to develop its businesses in new markets in Africa, building on the success of its other regional models, particularly Asia. Currently, the company has a footprint in eight countries: Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’ Ivoire and Togo.

Job Scope: The Web developer will be responsible for designing stable and reliable in-house ERP Information  systems according to the needs of the firm. The developer should be able to work in a structured fashion and should be efficient in collaborating with IT team, business and 3rd parties to provide technical support, in addition to identifying new requirements in line with integrations. Communication and organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solution attitude.  They should have hands-on experience in build both Web as well as Mobile Applications. Ultimately, the goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering  both backend data structure and front-end accessibility for end-users. The ability to work under pressure is an added advantage because of the growing business and increased expectation to excel.

Principal Accountabilities: 

• Support digitisation of Agency - Digitise Agency MI process

• Automate/Digitise Agency incentives process

• Ownership and Maintenance of client portal

• Ownership and Maintenance of database – Upgrade DB to a more robust In-house DB with  backup in cloud (or similar recommended setup that supports Scalability and Failover/Backup  to meet the growing needs of PAUL)

• Website Development/API Integration with 3rd parties such as Payment gateways, SMS , Accounting systems etc.

• Client Portal Mobile App enhancements

• Support PAUL Intranet Development, Web-Redesigning and launch of Digital Products.

• Prepare documentations and specifications, including technical and training manuals

• Designing, developing, testing, implementing, improving and maintaining new and existing database system in accordance to end user’s information needs and industry best practices.

• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner

• Minimize database downtime, high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data

• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards

• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity

• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required

• Ensure all database programs meet company and performance requirements

• Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software

• Develop intuitive software that meets and exceeds the needs of the company

• Analyze and test programs and products before formal launch

• Troubleshoot coding problems, database usage issues and malfunctions quickly and efficiently to ensure a productive workplace

• Ensure software security by developing programs to actively monitor the sharing of private information

• Actively seek ways to improve business software processes and interactions

• Aid and support the coaching and training of other team members to ensure all employees are confident in the use of software applications.

Core Competences Required: 

• 4-6 years of experience developing and implementing software applications

• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field

• Familiarity working with .Net Framework, JavaScript, HTML and Oracle

• Mobile Application Coding

• Experience developing software utilizing various coding languages including Java, C++, PHP and more

• Strong proficiency with SQL and its variation among popular databases and modern relational databases

• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools

• Experience in secure software systems and user interface web applications based upon industry specifications

• Experience developing customized code for multiple projects simultaneously

• Capable of configuring popular database engines and orchestrating clusters as necessary

• Ability to plan resource requirements from high level specifications

• Familiar with tools that can aid with profiling server resource usage and optimizing it

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL

• Professional experience using cybersecurity and open source technology

• In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring)

• Professional program certification in Java is strongly preferred

• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills are essential

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