Application Development Analyst

JOB PURPOSE

This function is responsible for supporting the bank’s strategic initiatives through the development and implementation of applications. This role works with architects, data analysts and business analysts to translate requirements into solution design and participate in the full software development lifecycle of the bank’s applications using agile development methodologies.

This role requires one to be a team player with strong problem-solving skills in addition to having experience in agile frameworks and other popular technologies.

Under the supervision of the Application Design & Development Senior Specialist, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Analysis: Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for new and existing applications.
• System Design: Develop detailed system designs, including data models, process flows, and user interfaces.
• Application Development: Code, test, and implement software applications using industry-standard programming languages and tools.
• Maintenance and Support: Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and troubleshooting for applications.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, developers, and testers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Any other responsibilities or tasks as maybe assigned by management.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT

• External: Vendors

• Internal: All internal Business Units

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 Certificate with Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in application design and development
• Strong knowledge of mobile app development
• Proficiency in at least one object oriented programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
• Knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience with relational database management systems (e.g., MySQL, SQL Server)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

JOB CORE COMPETENCIES

• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Drive for results
• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Planning skills
• Communication and presentation skills