Developer

In support of the iMasFinance transformation strategy, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, specifically targeting African Males, African Females and candidates with disabilities.

About this position

iMasFinance, a financial services Cooperative, is looking for a Developer.

This position reports to the IT Solutions Development Manager and is responsible for coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process as well as designing and developing software applications. The role also contributes to system architecture, DevOps activities, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is suited to an experienced software developer who can deliver end-to-end application development, contribute to cloud and DevOps initiatives, support business transformation, and collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders within a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, maintain, and improve software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and defect prevention activities.
• Design scalable software applications and technical specifications.
• Support application deployments, production support, and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain DevOps code and assist with infrastructure maintenance.
• Participate in project planning, estimation, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Perform code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support to users and manage assigned support tickets.
• Contribute to organisational standards, policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete performance and development plans and participate in learning activities

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or 6–8 years of relevant Developer experience (preferably within Financial Services).
• Honours Degree in Information Technology (advantageous).
• Azure Certification (advantageous).
• AWS Certification (advantageous).

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong technical and technology awareness.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies.
• Planning, organising, and project management skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Business acumen