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  • Posted: Dec 17, 2020
    Deadline: Dec 24, 2020
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    Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. In addition to providing a broad range of first-class products and services for Telephony, Broadband Internet and Financial services, Safaricom seeks to uplift the welfare of Kenyans through value-added services and support for community projects.
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    Core Network and Design Automation Engineer

    We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Core Network Planning & Design Department within the Technology Division.

    Reporting to the Manager – Core Planning, the position holder will be responsible for automation and transformation, planning, design and implementation of Core Network Services across Core CS and PS domains.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Collaborates with other Network Engineers and Core Network Engineers in ensuring Core network support for digital services / applications.
    • Undertakes the researching, writing, and editing of documentation and technical requirements, including software designs, evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, and formal recommendations and reports.
    • Keeps current with technological projects developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents, standards, open source, and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.
    • Assists with the design process and assists in guidance with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques.
    • Assists in tracking and evaluating performance metrics. Ensures that software is delivered on time, to specification.
    • Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if Core Network infrastructure and applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.
    • Acts as a technical contact and liaison for outside vendors and/or customers.
    • Presents and defends Core Network architectural, design, and technical choices to internal and external audiences.
    • Troubleshoots and resolves complex Core network issues.
    • Designs and configures Core Network System
    • Establishes and maintains Core network performance objectives.

    Requirement

    • Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems
    • 3-5 years related experience
    • Knowledge on Core Network Systems
    • Software development & scripting, Programming in Python
    • Familiarity with Virtualization & cloud technologies
    • Possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; a commitment to excellence

    Method of Application

    As part of our recruitment process, we will request the below documentation which will be required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.

    • An updated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field. If the referees are within the same organization that you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay to contact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references within the Human Resources department.
    • Scanned copy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) - Applicable to Kenyans Only
    • Scanned copy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans only
    • Scanned copy of University Certificate 
    • Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification
    Interested and qualified? Go to Safaricom Kenya on safaricom.taleo.net to apply

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