Systems Analyst/Developer at Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Reporting to Assistant ICT Manager, Business applications; the Systems Analyst/Developer will be responsible for gathering user requirements, analyzing, designing, developing and implementing business applications. Additionally, the Systems Analyst/developer will be responsible for the maintenance of existing solutions as well as innovations for efficiency and enhanced service delivery.

Roles for the Systems Analyst/Developer Job

• Gather requirements from business and discuss with users to come up with system specification
• Develop prototype for required solutions
• Develop and de-bug applications
• Develop existing applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification
• Develop reports and customizations specific to client requirements
• Optimization of existing solutions
• Perform tests for the solution developed and conduct User Acceptance Test (UAT) and obtain sign-off for the UAT
• Conduct training for internal staff and external customer on use of developed applications
• Develop technical and operational documentation for the applications
• Ensure safe custody of all applications documentation
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies.
• Perform any other duties that may be necessary for the effective management and success of the board

Systems Analyst/Developer Job Requirements

• A Degree in BSc Information Systems or its equivalent
• Microsoft Dynamics AX certification
• Knowledge in the SSRS reporting framework
• Knowledge in Microsoft management reporter tool will be an added advantage
• Accounting / Financial knowledge will be an added advantage
• At least three (3) years of experience in applications development and database operations
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and databases
• Proficiency in Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Proficiency in SQL scripting
• Proficiency in X++ programming language
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite

Minimum Requirements

Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application copies of
clearance certificates from the following organizations:-

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct);
• and Credit Reference Bureau.