Posted:Sep 6
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Banking
Description:
Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description
As a Senior Android Developer/Engineer at Equity Group, you will be a key contributor to the development and evolution of "Equity Mobile," our primary retail application. You will leverage your extensive Android development expertise to lead and drive technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional user experiences.
Job Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the Equity Mobile Android application, setting high standards for code quality, performance, and security.
- Code Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Kotlin, adhering to industry best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles.
- Architectural Design: Define and implement robust software architectures, making decisions that impact the scalability and long-term success of the application.
- Feature Development: Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement new features, enhancements, and improvements.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee rigorous testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, ensuring the application's reliability and performance.
- Bug Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and bugs promptly, maintaining the application's integrity.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for code, development processes, and technical specifications.
- Security and Compliance: Ensure that the Equity Mobile application complies with security standards and practices, safeguarding customer data and privacy.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Android app development, with a strong command of Java and/or Kotlin programming languages.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering and maintaining Android applications with complex features.
- Exceptional understanding of software development methodologies, architectural design, and best practices.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of mobile UI/UX design principles and usability best practices.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
