Posted:10 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Founded in Nairobi, Kenya, PYCS has emerged as a leading fintech company with a global presence, dedicated to revolutionizing financial technology to foster economic growth and financial inclusion. With operations spanning across Africa and beyond, we offer an extensive range of innovative financial solutions, including payment processing, digital lending, mobile banking, and advanced messaging services.
Job Description
Systems Development (80%)
- Contribute to the technical design process for new system features by analyzing and understanding user requirements.
- Develop and implement new features for systems within agreed timelines, adhering to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Resolve bugs/issues within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Maintain, improve, and optimize existing system features as per timelines.
- Conduct peer code reviews and ensure code quality.
- Deploy systems to clients’ live and test environments within set timelines.
- Create reports for various systems using available tools.
- Research improvements, stabilization, and optimization of company systems.
- Contribute to strategic product development and enhancement.
- Document all system and API changes comprehensively and in real-time.
- Write well-designed and testable code adhering to company standards, with thorough documentation.
- Comply with project plans and industry standards.
Support (15%)
- Provide custom development support for specific features and functionality.
- Offer 24/7 technical support to the first-level support team and customers.
- Assist internal and external engineers during system/API integrations.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, developers, systems analysts, QA engineers, and other stakeholders.
Training (5%)
- Train new and junior engineers as the team grows.
- Continuously learn new skills to stay current with evolving technologies.
Requirements
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Core Development Skills
- .NET Framework & .NET Core: Strong understanding of both .NET Framework and .NET Core for developing scalable and high-performance applications.
- C# Programming: Advanced proficiency in C#, including features like LINQ, async/await, generics, and delegates.
- ASP.NET MVC & ASP.NET Core: Experience building web applications with ASP.NET MVC and ASP.NET Core, including knowledge of Razor Pages, Web API, and middleware.
- Entity Framework (EF) & EF Core: Expertise in using ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) frameworks for efficient database interaction and management.
- Software Architecture & Design
- Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of microservices principles and experience designing and implementing scalable microservices using .NET Core.
- RESTful APIs: Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs for smooth integration with external systems and applications.
- Software Development Lifecycle: Deep understanding of SDLC methodologies like Agile and Scrum, ensuring best practices in development and delivery.
- Cloud & DevOps Skills
- Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS, including services like Azure App Service, AWS Lambda, and cloud-native development practices.
- Version Control & DevOps: Proficiency in Git for version control, with practical experience in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools for automated deployment and orchestration.
- Security & Best Practices
- Security: In-depth knowledge of .NET security best practices, including authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and techniques for securing APIs and applications from common vulnerabilities.
- Fundamentals
- CLR & Application Frameworks: Solid understanding of the Common Language Runtime (CLR), class libraries, and application frameworks that underpin .NET development
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications in .NET development or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) are advantageous.
- Professional Experience
- .NET Development: 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, specifically in designing and implementing scalable applications.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time