Real People is a fast growing multinational financial institution, providing responsible finance for sustainable futures.
We provide a participative platform focused on our customers, while embracing the values of Self Improvement, Respect, Innovation, Partnership and Teamwork.
The current technology infrastructure is based on Microsoft .NET 4.0 with ASP.NET/C# and SQL Server 2008 for the database backend.
The adoption of new technologies is a constant endeavor to make sure we are quick to respond to changing market needs.
Position: Junior Analyst / Developer
As a result of our continued business growth, we are seeking a highly skilled Junior Developer with a strong background in building scalable, predictable, high-quality and high-performance applications on the Microsoft technology stack.
As a Junior Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining internal and external-facing applications.
Main Purpose of the Job:
This person will report to the Chief Information Officer and will work with a team of experienced analysts, developers and business resources to build highly-performing enterprise systems that improve clinical outcomes and increase staff productivity and financial performance.
Key Performance Areas
Responsible for providing software solutions to organizational problems through:
- Design, development, support and maintenance of relevant software
- Create and implement validation and testing systems, configuration management and version control
- To provide system level support for other systems through integration of in-house developed products with off-the shelf solutions and payment channels. The integration effort should include installation, tuning, user problem resolution, and the development of software to turn these components into fully integrated systems.
Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and to clarify program objectives;
Responsible for writing documentation to describe custom configuration of applications and operating procedures to liaison with 3rd party application development consultants;
Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new IT software projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing Microsoft based systems;
Investigate and resolve application functionality related issues and provide first level support and troubleshooting of in-house systems
Implement innovative solutions arising out of the ICT department and the business
Minimum Educational Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Business / IT will be preferred
Technical Skill and Ability
2 year experience in the following technologies:
- Visual Studio 2010 using C#
- WCF
- MVC
- Windows Forms
- HTML5, CSS3, Jscript, Ajax, bootstrap
- Windows Services
- SQL Server 2008 and 2012 (TSQL, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS)
- IIS
- Web services
- Proficient in using TFS and Source control within the MS VS Environment.
Required Competencies and Skills
- At least 2 years system development experience
- Experience within the financial industry will be preferred
- Team player
- Time management skills
- Business industry knowledge
- Highly Innovative
- Planning and workflow management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and solution oriented
- Thorough understanding of the SDLC
- Self driven
How to apply
If you meet the above requirements and have the drive to rise up to the expectations placed on these positions, submit your application letter with a detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration, names and contacts of three professional referees and your daytime contacts to be sent to the following email address recruitment@realpeople.co.ke on or before 4th September 2013.
Applications will only be processed if they are sent to the email address provided specifying the position as the subject title, for example JUNIOR ANALYST/ DEVELOPER
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Real People is an equal opportunity employer.