PSS TRADING PLC is established by five Banks and Premier Switch Solutions (PSS), which is a leading provider of payment technology solutions in Ethiopia. At the moment, the company has focused on offering a range of products and services, including blank cards, ATM Terminals, POS terminals, Software solutions, IT infrastructure supply, electronic office equipment, computer, Security and network devices as well as Technology consulting and training. Currently, the PSS trading PLC has vacant position stated below and would like to invite applicants who meet the qualification and required experience listed for this job.

Description of Duties

Involve in the development of policies, procedures and work processes for the software development business and lead in their implementation through the continuous review.

• Involve in software development projects feasibility study.

• Involve in business requirement gathering, design software architecture, lead software coding, testing and commissioning.

• Involve in the selection of software development framework and tools and ensure the consistent application as per the policy.

• Write and implement efficient codes

• Maintain and upgrade existing software

• Executing test scripts and review results

• Report and document technical issues

• Apply technical and quality standards are respected and reinforced throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Plan, test and review software and ensure alignment with users’ needs

• Identify areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications.

• Ensure the developed software’s, codes, patches, versions, releases are well documented and controlled.

• Ensure the proper maintenance and store of source codes.

• Manage escalated software support services to users within established SLAs.

• Investigate software-related complaints, new requirements and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance as per the need of a customer.

• Design work/project plan to successfully deliver software development projects.

• Work closely with the hardware and software support work unit to provide efficient support services as per agreed SLA.

• Prepare training and user guide materials for developed software’s and conduct training.

• Conduct performance metrics.

• Keep up to date with industry software trends and technology development

• Provide training, coaching and mentoring of employees within the department towards effective career development.

• Prepare periodic reports

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Salary: As per the Company scale with attractive benefit package 

Terms of employment: Contractual basis (one (1) year contract period) with full time employment basis.

Number of Workers required :01

Job Requirements

Qualification & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software engineering ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in software development and coding 

• Training in software development and database management system

• Experience in programming languages such as C++, JavaScript, Python, PHP, SQL, etc.

• Android technology experience required.

• Experience in writing SQL queries for standard Relational Database Management system.

• Real world experience in web-based software application development and deployment.

• Relevant certification is advantageous.

How To Apply

• Interested applicants who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their updated CV and copies of relevant documents within 7 days of this announcement.

• We only accept applications sent via our email: pss.hr@pss-ethiopia.com

• Please write clearly for which position you applied on the email subject line.

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted