Application Development Officer Job at Lapo Microfinance Bank Limited

LAPO Microfinance is a pro-poor financial institution committed to the empowerment of low-income Nigerians through creation of access to responsive financial services on a sustainable basis. The institution was founded as a non-profit entity by Mr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe while working as a Rural Co-operative Officer.

LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited exists to address the economic and social subjection of a large number of Nigerians through provision of financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises on affordable terms. LAPO Microfinance Bank provides a range of financial services which enable low-income households enhance their productive capacity; build and consolidate their economic and manage their risks. These products and services include loans, savings, micro-investment and micro-insurance services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Application Development Officer
Job Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze user requirements.
• Translate user requirements into technical specifications.

Application Design & Development:

• Design and develop software applications using appropriate programming languages and frameworks. Specify the relevant languages and frameworks used by the organization (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, React, Angular).
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Implement new features and enhancements to existing applications.

Testing & Debugging:

• Conduct unit testing and integration testing to ensure code quality.
• Debug and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with QA testers to ensure thorough testing.

Deployment & Maintenance:

• Deploy applications to production environments.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing applications.
• Troubleshoot application issues and implement fixes.

Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications.
• Document code, design decisions, and implementation details.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with other developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with team members regarding project progress and technical issues.

Technology Research:

• Stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends in application development.
• Research and evaluate new tools and frameworks.

Code Reviews:

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a relevant qualification.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@lapo-nigeria.org and copy: precious.omoruyi-wise@lapo-nigeria.org using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.