KE-Software Developer (National)

Qualifications

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Technical Operations and Support (70%)

• Execute the full software development life cycle (SDLC) to build, test, and implement custom applications that drive organizational productivity.
  
• Maintain and integrate existing custom systems, ensuring seamless data flow and architectural consistency.
  
• Deploy and configure both cloud-based and on-premises software solutions under the guidance of the Senior Developer.
  
• Develop comprehensive test plans and documentation to validate software functionality against stakeholder requirements.
  
• Conduct rigorous unit and functional testing to identify, track, and resolve bugs prior to deployment.
  
• Require knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and integration of security tools into CI/CD pipelines. Implement security controls in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 standards to ensure all developed software meets organizational and regulatory security baselines.
  
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure code integrity and adherence to secure coding practices. Developers must embed automated security checks (static code analysis, dependency scanning, container security) into their workflows.
  
• Author and update technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and codebase comments.
  
• Produce clear, accessible user manuals to assist non-technical staff in navigating new software features.
  
• Investigate and resolve complex software issues escalated from the service desk, providing timely fixes for internal applications.
  
• Report project progress and technical roadblocks to the Senior Software Developer to ensure alignment with department goals.
  

Compliance Management (15%)

• Achieves and maintains a thorough knowledge and adherence to established RSC Africa, CWS/IRP, DOS/PRM and USCIS policies and procedures regarding database management for RSC Africa programs.
  
• Work closely with operations and security teams to ensure compliance and resilience. Ongoing training in secure development frameworks, emerging threats, and compliance standards is required.
  

Representation/Engagement (10%)

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to execute complex projects, ensuring software solutions align with broader infrastructure and networking requirements.
  
• Contribute actionable recommendations to IT management regarding automation opportunities to streamline development workflows and organizational processes.
  
• Provide operational continuity by assisting with or assuming the responsibilities of peer IT specialists during peak periods or as directed by the Senior Software Developer.
  

Additional Roles and Responsibilities (5%)

• Any other tasks as assigned by the Software Development Supervisor or IT Management.