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  • Posted: Oct 21, 2019
    Deadline: Oct 24, 2019
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    Software Developer

    We are in the Financial Management space providing innovative financial products & solutions.

    We are looking to fill in the position of Software Developer.

    Job Location: Kava Africa Offices located on Nyeri Close, Off Nyeri Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi.

    Scope: The Software Developer is responsible for Systems development, Systems Implementation, Systems Management, Systems security and Technical support.

    Responsibilities:

    • Systems Development
      • Design, document and present the systems/technical requirements.
      • Develop systems through appropriate structured coding that allows reliability, availability, scalability, extensibility, re-usability and security of the systems.
      • Oversee the change management processes and develop the appropriate unit, integration, system and user acceptance testing methodologies and tools.
      • Systems Documentation
      • Design various systems documentation (logical design specifications) to be used in implementing the systems, including architecture, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, etc.
      • Prepare reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of the software
    • Systems Implementation
      • Build the systems and platforms through appropriate structured modular programming (coding) that will allow reliability, availability and scalability of the system and corresponding systems and user documentation.
      • Manage the handover of systems to end users and training that will allow integration of the system into the business.
      • Review system performance, troubleshoot, debug and apply fixes to system components.
    • Systems Management & Monitoring
      • Manage the engagement with external systems development consultants and ICT vendors
      • Perform system management, change management, diagnostics, enhancement, optimization, and system support functions (technical and user support) by diagnosing system problems and offering quick turnaround solutions.
      • Keep abreast of changing technology trends to enable continuous improvements and cost-effective and standards-based system implementations.

    Qualifications:

    • 2 years or more of hands-on working experience with the following modern development software & technologies:
      • Languages: (Java, Swift, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, C#)
      • Mobile: (Android)
      • Frameworks: (Laravel, Ionic, Angular1, .Net)
      • Databases: (MYSQL, MSSQL)
      • Tools: (Cordova, Git, Maven, Gulp, Gradle)
    • At least 2 years hands-on experience building and deploying high traffic consumer-facing Apps and platforms.
    • Experience with setting up and consuming one or more cloud or DevOps services like Azure, AWS, etc.

    Competencies:

    • Strong ability to take a big picture look at technical projects and manage resources and workflows.
    • Excellent communication & decision-making capabilities.
    • A true “roll up the sleeves and get it done” working approach; demonstrated success as a problem solver, operating as a result-oriented, self-starter
    • Planning, organizing & managing a team.
    • Interpersonal skills and team orientation

    Method of Application

    If you possess the above qualifications and skills, please send us your CV citing your expected salary to recruit@kava.africa by 24th October, 2019.

    Use Software Developer as your email subject.

    Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

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