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.

Duties & Responsibilites:

• Involve in the formulation and implementation of the strategic direction of the software development business.

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

• Conduct software development projects feasibility study.

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

• Manage the establishment, growth and sustaining the software development business and optimal performance of the work units.

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

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

• Ensure the proper maintenance and store of source codes.

• Identify, approach and establish business partnership with potential software business partners, suppliers and customers.

• 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.

• Involve in the preparation of negotiation criteria, and support in the negotiation.

• Draft contract and SLA documents in collaboration with relevant work units.

• 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.

• Work closely with the corporate service in the pricing of software license and support services.

• Ensure the successful development of software’s for trading as per the software development lifecycle.

• Identify and propose recruitment of key professionals, sub-contractors to complement the internal capability for the successful delivery of awarded bids that requires technical skills and follow their performance.

• Conduct performance metrics.

• Prepare annual plan and budget for the work unit.

• 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

Job Requirements:

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

• At least 8 years’ relevant experience.

•   Experience in software development 

•  Relevant certifications are 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 THIS LINK or via 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