Project Assistant Officer - Component III (Backend Developer 2026/EAPK/04) at Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS)

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the selected candidate will entail:

• Backend development of AIMS modules including server-side logic, databases, and APIs.
• Participate in requirements gathering and translation into technical backend specifications.
• Design and implementation of database structures and data models.
• Integrate AIMS with internal and external systems and services.
• Implement approved coding standards and version control practices.
• Participate in system testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and address issues arising from QA processes.
• Provide technical documentation, deployment guides, and system manuals.
• Resolve backend-related incidents and service requests.
• Monitor backend system performance and support enhancement activities.
• Participate in change management and rollout of system updates and releases.
• Prepare routine progress and technical status reports.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Component III Coordinator or Project Management

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in backend software development or related ICT field.
• Additional training or certification in  databases, programming, or application development will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated results in work performance
• Proficiency in Computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.