Senior Software Engineer

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Date: 1 May 2025

Location: Kingston, Jamaica

Company: GraceKennedy Ltd.

 

The GraceKennedy Financial Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career; and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the group, in the following capacity:-​

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

 

 

GK takes pride in our people, our products and our environment. Our culture is built on a philosophy of unity, grounded in our spirit of care, and guided by our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Trust. We are a team that cares and supports you on your journey to achieving your personal goals and realizing your potential.

 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the responsibility to drive projects forward, mentor junior team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. By delivering innovative and reliable software, you will contribute to the success of our organization and make a meaningful impact in the industry.​ Your primary objective will be to develop high-quality software solutions that meet user needs and align with the organization’s business goals. This will involve analyzing requirements, designing robust architectures, writing efficient code, and conducting thorough testing.

 

What Will You Do:

  • Work closely with the Solutions Architect to execute on the product roadmap ​

  • Work closely with Product Owners in planning and execution of new product releases ​

  • Be responsible for the architecture and design of new features and capabilities of one or more systems, taking into account, requirements, security, and performance ​

  • Maintain documentation of the system architecture and components ​

  • Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting​

  • Review and debug code Perform validation and verification testing​

  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products​

  • Document development phases and monitor systems​

  • Ensure software is up-to-date with latest technologies​

  • Manage 2 or more software engineers

 

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related field​

  • Supervisory management training

  • 4+ years of experience building commercial-grade software for the mobile and or web platform ​

  • Seen as an expert within the technical components of the domains/products/journeys ​

  • Seasoned developer or technical lead with deep insight into newest technologies​ and trends, .NET Core, Python, Dart/Flutter, HTML, CSS, Angular, React, Vue.js, Angular, DevOps, SQL and NoSQL stores​

  • Understand the full stack of modern software applications (UI, infrastructure, and networking layers) ​

  • Experience with HTML, CSS, C#, ASP.NET, Web API, MVC or (ideally) .NET core ​

  • Knowledge of OOAD, UML, and Design Patterns​

  • Hands on mobile development experience (IOS and/or Android) preferably with Flutter​

  • Woking knowledge of SQL and NoSQL stores (e.g. MSSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Couchbase, Redis, etc.)

  • Can make architecture decisions at a team and product level​

  • Demonstratable experience in managing 2 or more Software Engineer Associates and or interns

  • Demonstratable experience in managing technical priorities within the Backlog

  • Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions​

  • Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential

  • High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential​

  • Excited about trying new solutions outside standard approved​

  • Embraces a culture of trust, free thought complete transparency​

  • Brave and rebellious, willing to challenge status quo

​Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications no later than 15/05/2025 via the careers section of our Corporate Website at www.gracekennedy.com

 

GraceKennedy Financial Group upholds the principles of fairness and equity in the treatment of all our employees and stakeholders. The Company is committed to equity in all its employment practices and policies and seeks to recruit, develop and retain its employees on the basis of merit, ability and performance. As such, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment, and will not discriminate on the grounds of race, national origin, religion, gender, or otherwise.