Systems Developer IV -1 Post at Kenya Power

Job Ref: HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1183

The specific tasks will entail:-

• Planning, designing and development, of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
• Documenting and prioritizing business requirements and communicating plans with stakeholders for review and approval
• Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
• Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
• Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
• Develop application specifications in conjunction with other key staff in the department
• Writing high quality program code to meet the application requirements
• Performing program code debugging to ensure application code meets its requirements
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Maintaining and upgrading existing systems as required and regular updating of Systems documentation
• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards.

Interested applicants must possess the following;-

Job Specifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Proven experience in programing in 4GL languages – Java, C,C++,Unix scripting
• Experience In web development using HTML, CSS, PHP or Java Scripts. 
• Good understanding of UNIX, Linux, Centos and Microsoft Operating systems and Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL). 
• Six (6) years proven working practical experience, preferably in a busy environment for Senior System System Developer; Three (3) years for System Developer III and Two (2) years for System Developer IV