Software Developer At Arca

Arca was founded in 2016, with a clear vision to become Africa's premier payment services platform, fostering Financial inclusion and innovation & actively shaping the future of Financial Services, throughout the region.

At Arca, we recognize that technologies used by banks and market infrastructures, are changing. However, a more fundamental shift is also required, to realize the benefits of the Digital Disruptors.

Arca aspires to assume the role of a key Change Catalyst, by combining digital innovation with deep Financial Services expertise and thorough processes.

Job Title: Software Developer (Java)

Arca is looking for someone who has experience working across many technologies/projects and wants the chance to join a growing team of fierce hardworking developers.

If you are tired of the mundane job and want to join a friendly, passionate team with limitless potential, then this role is for you. Experience with Java technology is a requirement. Extended skill sets are welcome and encouraged.

Summary:

Full stack developer handling both design (UI/UX) and code development for applications for devices powered by an Android operating system.

The position will be charged but not limited to the following responsibilities:

1. Design and build advanced applications for Android platform
2. Manage the full technical life-cycle of Android applications during each development phase.
3. Collaborate with team members to brainstorm about new products, provide each other with technical insight and review working drafts.
4. Document and maintain design specifications, source code, and archives for new applications and ideas.
5. Work with product managers, clients and sales teams to assess customer demand and usability of new applications.
6. Perform individual project components within the entire development lifecycle including implementation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
7. Work from UI/UX requirements, APIs, mockups to build functional, high-performance Android phone and tablet apps.
8. Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs to increase the functionality of new applications.
9. Understand the nuances of fragments and Android XML layouts, and how to create adaptive interfaces that work for multiple device form factors
10. Obtain buy-in from leadership to secure resources for app development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer/System/ Electrical/ Electronic Engineering/ Applied physics/ Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience in Android Studio
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON, third party libraries and APIs
• Understand Android UI/UX design
• Solid understanding of full mobile development life cycle with agile development framework
• Excellent documentation skills and use of collaboration tools.
• Understanding of Agile development methodology
• Experience in the payment/ finance industry

Compensation:

Compensation and benefits are highly attractive and competitive.

Additional Information:

We make it a point to review all application received and contact those we want to speak to further within 10 calendar days. With that in mind, if we are interested in a further discussion, you will hear from us again within 10 calendar days from the date of your application submission.

Application Closing Date:

31st October, 2018

How to Apply

Interested persons should click here to apply.

Good Luck!!!