Manager software Development, Customization and Integration 23 views

Taking its name from ZamZam Holy Water which gave life to the barren land of Makkah, springing the hills of Sara and Marwa; ZamZam Bank is working towards ensuring sustained economic growth.

Zamzam bank is aspiring and working relentlessly towards its vision of becoming the leading shari’ah compliant and all-inclusive bank in Africa by 2030. It is contributing to the economy by providing full-fledged interest free, affordable, effective banking and financial services to diverse individuals and organizations; and by promoting economic stability and financial access through its extensive branch networks.

The reputation of the bank is positioned on not only for its championship for pioneering financial inclusiveness, but also for its unwavering commitment to sheriah compliance products and services; strong networking; resources and organizational learning; innovative leadership and management practices; state of the art core banking systems and its international recognitions.

We are searching talented individuals to join us on our journey towards sustainable growth that enhance financial inclusion with a special focus on the part of society that is alienated from the financial system due to their religious beliefs or other factors. Is this you?

Place of work: Head Office

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Whether you want a career as a visionary professional banker in full-fledged interest free banking sector, or need to make sure that your earning is from halal source or second our cause towards ensuring sustained economic empowerment & stability through financial inclusiveness, we offer you these possibilities.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities:                         

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of software development, customization, and integration strategies in alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Prepare technical and functional specifications for new applications and software acquisition process; and participate on the bid evaluation, implementation and testing process;
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and integration processes.
• Oversee all software development and integration projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and scope.
• Develop new functionalities and features on the Applications based on the user requirement;
• Manage project teams, assign tasks, and monitor progress to ensure objectives are met.
• Ensure thorough testing, debugging, and quality assurance for all software projects before deployment.
• Recruit, train, and mentor software development and integration teams to ensure high performance and technical competence.
• Provide continuous professional development opportunities to team members to keep them updated with the latest technologies and practices.
• Manage software customization projects to tailor existing solutions according to business needs and client requirements.
• Handle the communication with vendors of Auxiliary Applications related services in order to maximize their value in technical support, change management and upgrade of systems.
• Manage the customization, upgrade, parameterization of the Auxiliary applications based on the user requirement.
• Ensure that customized solutions integrate seamlessly with the organization’s core systems while maintaining performance and scalability.
• Lead efforts to integrate third-party systems and applications with existing platforms while ensuring data integrity, security, and smooth operation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that software integration aligns with business operations and enhances system efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including business units, and other departments, to understand their requirements and ensure software solutions meet their needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors and service providers involved in software integration and customization projects.
• Ensure all software solutions comply with industry standards, security protocols, and legal requirements, including data protection regulations.
• Keep up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in software development, customization, and integration.
• Foster an innovative culture within the division, encouraging the exploration of new technologies that can improve efficiency and drive business growth.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to supervisor
• Perform duties as assinged by its immediate and second Level supervisor”

You are required to meet the following: