Back End Development Senior Specialist

  • Full Time
  • Zambia

Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc

Reference Number
HCBPKM211024
Description

JOB PURPOSE

 

This role plays a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust back-end systems to support the organization’s innovation projects. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that align with the organization’s goals. The specialist will work closely with front-end developers, product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and functionality across all platforms.

 

Under the supervision of the Innovation & Solutions Head, the following are among the Job Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Design, develop, and maintain back-end applications, APIs, and microservices.
  • Write clean, well-documented, and scalable code following best practices.
  • Ensure seamless integration with databases, front-end components, and third-party services.
  • Optimize code and database queries to improve system performance and scalability.
  • Implement security protocols to safeguard applications and data from vulnerabilities.
  • Conduct regular code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure system reliability.
  • Work closely with front-end developers to ensure smooth system integration.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and innovation teams to align back-end solutions with project requirements.
  • Coordinate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment processes and automation.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage new technologies, frameworks, and tools for back-end development.
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions, prototypes, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture, APIs, and workflows.
  • Provide regular reports on project progress and system performance to the Head of Innovation & Solutions.
  • Mentor and guide junior developers in best practices and coding standards.
  • Any other responsibilities or tasks as maybe assigned by management.

 

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACT

  • External: Vendors
  • Internal: All internal Business Units
Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12 Certificate with Credit or above mandatory in Mathematics and English and any other three subjects
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
  • Zambia Qualifications Authority (Zaqa) Verification Certificate for Tertiary Qualifications
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience in back-end development, including building APIs, databases, and microservices
  • Proven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
  • Strong proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or .NET).
  • Expertise in working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and integration tools.

 

JOB CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Proactive & Innovative mindset
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Drive for results
  • Adaptability
  • Communication and presentation skills

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