Cross Switch Ghana Recruitment 2023/2024

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Cross Switch Ghana 2023/2024.

Cross Switch Ghana (Formally known as Alias Solutions Limited) is a leading software house providing a full suite of financial technology products and services. We deliver the flexibility required by today’s businesses by employing very experienced and innovative minds with a strong network of support and distribution partners all over Africa. Our products are easy to deploy, and use, and available on all smartphones, tablets, and desktops including Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Developer (Software Engineer)

Job Description

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: Technology
DIRECT REPORTS: Chief Technology Officer
DOTTED REPORTS: Executive Team Members
SALARY RANGE Ghs 15,000 – 20,000 Net + Performance Package
JOB LOCATION Accra, Ghana

Role Description

Use software programming languages to develop end-user applications
Lead the technology team

Key Responsibilities

Building and configuring applications
Writing testable and scalable code for end-user applications and programs
Use version control software such as GIT to track code
Writing SQL queries for SQL Server or another Relational Database
Ensuring team adherence to project quality standards
Communicating client specifications to development teams
Assisting with application troubleshooting and debugging
Keeping projects on schedule to meet deadlines
Educating junior developers on engineering/software development best practices
Taking part in various business activities including client communications, marketing, and sales

Required Skills or Experience

Work Experience Requirements

5-10 years of experience as a software engineer familiar with Javascript testing and automation tools including Grunt, Gulp, SASS/Less
Relevant experience working as a lead developer with a Payment Service Provider
Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in the payment industry
Advanced coding skills; able to develop secure, reusable code to build robust applications
Successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping production-ready software
Solid understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP, and API design for extensibility and portability
Strong Leadership skills; able to lead and drive a team from the project conception stage through to completion
Advanced problem-solving skills
Practical experience in database management systems
Experience in mentoring junior software developers on secure coding and development best practices
Experienced with all ancillary technologies necessary for Internet applications: HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, etc.
Working knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills
Experience debugging distributed systems with high data loads
Strong understanding of emerging web and mobile development models

Education Requirements

“Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field