Software Developer - Madison Group Limited, Nairobi

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. Position Overview: Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Software Developer must be a self-driven person who will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying and supporting software systems that enable core insurance operations. This includes the use of low-code/no-code platforms alongside traditional development tools. The role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. Duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain software applications and system components.

• Analyze business and user requirements to propose appropriate technical solutions.

• Write clean, efficient and well-documented code following best practices.

• Integrate systems with databases, APIs and third party platforms and services.

• Perform unit, integration and system testing; fix bugs and optimize performance.

• Participate in system architecture and design reviews.

• Support deployment, configuration and version control processes.

• Monitor system performance and ensure availability, reliability and security.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for production systems.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and user guides.

• Collaborate with project managers, QA, DevOps and business stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong documentation and process orientation.

• Ability to work under pressure in a regulated, mission-critical environment.

• Continuous improvement and learning mindset.

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills

Requisite Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 2–4 years’ experience in system or software development, preferably within insurance or financial services.

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• Experience developing enterprise applications using languages such as Java, C#, Python, PHP, or JavaScript.

• Hands-on experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).