Consultant - Development Job

OVERVIEW

Job Title

Consultant

Job Code

602805

Grade

I3

Group

-

Division

MOI

Department

MoI Security Services

Unit

-

ROLE PURPOSE

The aim is to state the overall significance of the job from the organization's perspective.

To deliver successful software solutions, ensure client satisfaction, and contribute to business growth by providing expert technical guidance, solution design, problem solving, and technical excellence in accordance with Elm policies and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

This section describes the principal outputs required from the job.

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

1. Technical Design

• Design and architect software systems to ensure they are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.
• Provide technical guidance on solution design, system structure, and implementation approach.
• Conduct research to identify technologies and methodologies that can benefit clients and improve solution delivery.

2. Technical Problem Solving

• Solve complex technical challenges and design solutions to resolve critical issues in software development.
• Analyze technical issues and propose practical recommendations that support software quality and delivery objectives.
• Optimize software systems and ensure they meet expected performance, security, and reliability standards.

3. Software Solution Delivery

• Contribute to the execution of software solutions by supporting planning, delivery coordination, and quality assurance activities.
• Work with relevant teams to ensure technical deliverables are completed according to defined scope and requirements.
• Support the alignment of technical outputs with client needs, business objectives, and project expectations.

4. Product and Technical Planning

• Support product planning activities by providing technical input on solution feasibility, delivery approach, and resource requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and proposals to outline solution plans and recommendations.
• Support estimation activities related to technical effort, delivery scope, and solution requirements.

5. Product Financial and Value Analysis

• Analyze product-related financial inputs, including cost estimation, budget considerations, and profitability analysis.
• Provide technical perspectives that support business case development and product decision-making.
• Support the assessment of solution value and expected benefits in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

6. Quality and Compliance Verification

• Ensure best practices are applied in the development, testing, and deployment of software solutions.
• Verify that software solutions meet quality, security, and performance standards through testing and validation.
• Identify quality gaps and coordinate with relevant teams to implement corrective actions and improvements.

7. Stakeholder and Client Support

• Provide technical input and guidance to internal teams and clients as required to support solution delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve technical concerns, and support client satisfaction.
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to support alignment and decision-making.

8. Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Sharing

• Identify opportunities to improve tools, methods, and practices used in software design and delivery.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with team members to support capability development.
• Maintain awareness of relevant technology trends and apply them where they add value to business and client needs.

9. Policies, Processes & Procedures

• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

10. Information Security

• Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and professional
qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field; advanced degrees are preferred.

Years and Nature of
Experience

• 4+ years of relevant experience in software development, technical solution design, or related technology domains.