Grameen Foundation

Vacancies: 1
Location: Kampala,

Uganda





Deadline: 30 Sep, 2011

http://www.grameenfoundation.org











Mobile Financial Services Incubator project

Status: Full time project employee (16 months)

Classification: Exempt



Job SummaryThe Application Analyst/ Developer
(AA/D) work with software development teams to analyze product
requirements, and define product architecture and implementation
roadmaps.



Reporting and relationshipsThe position will report to the MFSI Project Director. The AA/D will directly supervise staff and contractors.



AvailabilityThe Applications Analyst/ Developer
will be expected to work a typical work week of 37.5 hours plus
additional hours to get the job done. The position will be based in
Kampala, Uganda. This position will need to be flexible to work in local
conditions, and be available to work across different time zones. This
position will require infrequent travel (10%-20%) within Uganda, and
periodic travel to other countries as needed.



Essential Job Functions


Work with Mobile Money Design and Application Expert to analyze
product requirements, and define product architecture and implementation
roadmaps.
Interpret specifications and designs as provided, translating them into high quality and documented programs/applications
Design and develop middleware and mobile applications that extend
the existing capabilities of MTN’s MM platform go beyond payments on MTN
MM platform, and leverage existing financial networks, focusing on
financial inclusion at the BOP
Adopt recommended development processes, best practice methods, tools and coding guidelines
Write test plans and execute unit, assembly, application, and
integration testing to certify applications with mobile operators and
financial institutions.
Successfully communicate with the rest of the development team
throughout the development process, participate in brain storming
sessions on design and implementation specifications, aid in code
reviews, and incorporate feedback from code reviews into their own code
Offer input in planning, brainstorming, specification and resource estimation processes prior to development
Aid in testing, deployment and technical support of developed systems and applications
Be aware of current trends and techniques in the chosen tools, platforms and technologies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Deep commitment to eradication of poverty and alignment with Grameen Foundation’s mission
Experience working in developing countries
Hands on development experience in mobile and sim toolkit application development
Knowledge of Java, C++ and multi-tier design
Familiarity with system specification and design as well as various development processes and paradigms
Familiarity with Test Driven Development
Knowledge of Salesforce Apex Programming
Programming in a team environment
Source/code control using various SCM systems
Object Oriented analysis and design, experience developing multi-threaded applications
Understand what it takes to develop software for devices with much
more limited resources than a typical desktop, and with high security
requirements
Belief in the potential to leverage information and communication
technology (ICTs) for the benefit of poor people –with practical
experience.
Some knowledge of the mobile money space
Fluent in oral and written English

Education and Experience


At least bachelor’s degree in engineering, software development, computer science or related discipline
At least five years working experience in an analyst/developer role

Physical and Environmental ConditionsThis
position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. This
position may occasionally require physical effort to lift and transport
boxes weighing no more than 50 pounds. Work environment involves
everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions
typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms,
residences, or commercial vehicles; e.g., use of safe work place
practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls,
and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.



Additional CommentThe above job description is
not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate
circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of this job.




Apply for this position:
Interested candidates may apply by email to Dr. Olga Morawczynski
(olga@applab.org). Please put “MFSI – AA/Dft” in the subject line. No
calls please.