IT Application Developer/DevOps Engineer job at KCB Bank

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, test, and maintain in-house applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop APIs, microservices, and system interfaces for internal and external systems.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability through best development practices.
• Perform system upgrades, bug fixes, and enhancements as required.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.
• Administer containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Automate routine operational tasks and system monitoring using scripting and DevOps tools.
• Manage source code repositories (GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket) and branching strategies.
• Deploy and monitor applications across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure optimal performance, uptime, and reliability of deployed systems.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure secure and compliant deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents in collaboration with other technical teams.
• Implement secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
• Support audit and compliance activities related to systems, applications, and deployment processes.
• Maintain documentation for all development and operational processes.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Particulars

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer science (Required)
• Professional Qualifications: AWS/Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Red Hat OpenShift, or CI/CD pipelines (Added Advantage)
• Master’s Degree: Any computer related, Project Management (Added Advantage)

Minimum Experience

• 2 Years in IT Banking Systems, IT Projects, Banking Operations, Quality Assurance and Emerging Technologies (e.g. Mobile, Internet Banking)

Skills and competencies

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of DevOps culture and agile development methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of networking, Linux/Windows administration, and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain in-house applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop APIs, microservices, and system interfaces for internal and external systems.
• Ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability through best development practices.
• Perform system upgrades, bug fixes, and enhancements as required.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.
• Administer containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Automate routine operational tasks and system monitoring using scripting and DevOps tools.
• Manage source code repositories (GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket) and branching strategies.
• Deploy and monitor applications across development, testing, and production environments.
• Ensure optimal performance, uptime, and reliability of deployed systems.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure secure and compliant deployments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents in collaboration with other technical teams.
• Implement secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
• Support audit and compliance activities related to systems, applications, and deployment processes.
• Maintain documentation for all development and operational processes.

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of DevOps culture and agile development methodologies.
• Solid knowledge of networking, Linux/Windows administration, and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer science (Required)
• AWS/Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Red Hat OpenShift, or CI/CD pipelines (Added Advantage)
• Master’s Degree in Any computer related, Project Management (Added Advantage)