KPMG is a professional service company, being one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC. Seated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, KPMG employs 174,000 people and has three lines of services: audit, tax, and advisory.

Job Summary

The Software Developer at KPMG East Africa will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of the organisation and its clients.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Software development:
  • Design, code, test, and debug software applications in accordance with established coding standards and best practices.
  • Develop both front-end and back-end components of software solutions.
• System Architecture and Design.
• Coding and Implementation using programming. languages and frameworks appropriate to the tasks.
• Perform testing and quality assurance.
• Utilize version controls in collaboration with team members.
• Any other tasks that shall be assigned to you.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including design documents, API documentation and user guides.
• Participate in agile development methodologies.

Requirements

Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field from reputable university.
• Proven 5 – 6 years experience as a software developer with a portfolio of completed projects.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as .NET, Python, C#, Shell scripting and JavaScript.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Power Platform i.e Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents and Power Pages.
• Familiarity with database systems and data modelling
• Experience with SharePoint and Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Compliant with KPMG Code of Conduct and all Firm and professional requirements.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
• IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
• An eye for detail
• Team player with leadership capability
• Excellent coordination and planning skills

We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.