To develop technical solutions to problems and opportunities presented by the Business. Functional and non-functional aspects of the technical solutions should be considered utilizing the available technology assets. The role will act as the technical lead for major system projects and will provide technical direction and proposals to meet the new business requirements or cover an existing functionality gap.
Key Accountabilities
(Duties and Responsibilities)
- Translate
documented business requirements into functional and non-functional
technical requirements for development/implementation.
- Work
with business and all technical teams with an interest in the design of
the solutions to ensure they are easy to operate and maintain while
keeping in line to NCBA’s security standards.
- Support
project management- Provide technical oversight on projects and ensure
that requirements are in alignment with business strategies and business
architecture roadmap/framework
- Translate
strategic initiatives into delivery-focused change initiatives, while
translating business processes and issues into effective conceptual and
logical models.
- Independently
manage conflict among diverse cross portfolio stakeholders related to
competing interests and requirements. Able to help stakeholders
objectively examine real needs versus wants and ways to collaborate to
achieve win/win resolutions.
- Reviewing
development to ensure what is delivered is as per the agreed architecture,
technical requirements and is also in line with the Business intent. The
review should be done with every iteration or change from Business
requirements.
- Set
baseline through introduction of standards and working practices such as
coding standards, design principles and tools.
- Experimenting
by building prototypes, frameworks and foundations to be consumed by the
technical team.
- Propose
architectural improvements
- Participating
in technology selection-Participate in identifying fit for purpose
technologies solutions for Digital Busines
Job
Specification:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information
Technology or related field of study from a recognized university.
- At
least one certification from the following CBAP, TOGAF, ITIL Foundation or
Design Thinking and Innovation.
- At
least 3 years background in software development inclusive of databases,
applications, infrastructure, cloud technologies.
- Experience
in software development lifecycle management using waterfall, agile &
hybrid methodologies.
- Proven
track record in designing and implementing mass market complex projects
within the financial services industry.
- Ability
to communicate and influence even in ambiguous environments with no formal
authority.
- Familiarity
with DevOps, Agile working and CICD
- Excellent
planning and organizational skills with ability to breakdown complex items
to actionable elements.
How to Apply
