APA Life Assurance Company Ltd Software Engineer Jobs in Kenya
Key Primary Responsibilities
Software Development and Delivery
Develop and maintain software applications, ensuring code quality, performance, and alignment with technical and architectural standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product requirements into functional technical solutions.
Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of development practices, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
Testing, Deployment and Application Support
Participate in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.
Support deployment and maintenance activities, including monitoring application performance and resolving issues as they arise.
Identify root causes of technical problems and propose solutions, exercising professional judgement on non-routine issues within defined procedures.
Governance, Risk and Documentation
Ensure work complies with regulatory, security, and professional standards, applying risk awareness when performing technical duties.
Identify compliance gaps and report them promptly, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
Maintain accurate technical records and documentation.
Demonstrate awareness of actions that may impact cost and resources.
Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
Prepare structured, evidence-based technical reports and analyses, highlighting risks, trends, or anomalies, and submit outputs within agreed timelines.
Communicate technical information clearly to non-specialists, and clarify technical requirements where instructions are unclear.
Engage constructively with internal stakeholders (Snr Software Engineer, Product / Platform Owners, Experience Designers) and external partners (technology vendors, cloud service providers, and implementation / integration partners).
Teamwork and Professional Development
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
Seek guidance on complex matters, take responsibility for personal professional development, and attend training as required and agreed.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Job Skills and Requirements
Software Development — Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks.
Agile Development Practices — Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
Testing and Debugging — Ability to troubleshoot issues and ensure code quality.
Version Control Systems — Experience with tools such as Git.
DevOps and CI/CD — Understanding of deployment pipelines and automation.
Systems and Application Maintenance — Supports monitoring, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
Collaboration and Teamwork — Works effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
Communication Skills — Clearly shares technical ideas and issues with team members and stakeholders.
Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking — Identifies and resolves technical challenges efficiently.
Accountability and Ownership — Takes responsibility for code quality, delivery, and outcomes.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning — Keeps up with new technologies and continuously improves skills.
Demonstrable proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted development tools and emerging technologies to improve code quality, productivity, and delivery.
Professional Qualifications
Any related professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Experience
3 years plus of relevant technical or professional software development experience.
Exposure to regulatory or operational procedures (3 years+)
How to apply
For more information and job application details, see; APA Life Assurance Company Ltd Software Engineer Jobs in Kenya
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