IT Officer (Application Developer) at Haggai Mortgage Bank

Haggai Mortgage Bank Limitedis a premier, Nigerian mortgage institution. Based in Lagos, it specializes in accessible housing finance, providing tailored mortgage products, savings accounts, and real estate investment solutions to help customers transition from tenants to homeowners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Officer (Application Developer)

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Application Developer designs, builds, tests, and maintains software applications, working with established frameworks and tools.
• They collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop features, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance, while following coding standards and best practices.
• They also contribute to system design discussions and may mentor junior developers, with moderate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core banking and mortgage applications
• Lead development of modules such as loan origination and repayment systems
• Integrate applications with third-party services (payment systems, credit bureaus)
• Optimize system performance and database efficiency
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3–6 years of hands-on software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C#, Java, Python, or Node.js
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and database design
• Experience with APIs, system integration, and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker is an advantage)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of mortgage/loan lifecycle processes
• Awareness of financial regulations (KYC, AML principles)
• Focus on data accuracy, audit trails, and system integrity.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Appy
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: humanresources@haggaibank.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidated would be contacted.