Job Openings at Dataposit

Location: Primarily based at our office in Nairobi

 Job Brief

The BC18 Extensions Developer Intern will be responsible for joint analysis of functional specifications as part of project teams, doing technical design specifications in line with agreed standards, and configuration and development of Microsoft Dynamics BC365 systems as per agreed designs. They will also be involved in testing of completed solutions to clients as well as assisting in developing user manuals.

The primary focus will be Dynamics NAV development on extensions, with additional activities using SQL and .NET, SSRS and creating integrations to Dynamics NAV.

Responsibilities

Will include but not limited to:

• Analyzing and understanding business requirements and translating those to deliverable customizations
• Developing solutions to address challenging business opportunities.
• Integrating data from different systems
• Creating and modifying user interfaces as per client needs
• Developing test scripts / plans to support validation of user requirements
• Participating in technical design and code review, development, testing, debugging, implementation and maintenance of new application development initiatives, including enhancements to existing applications

 Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Dynamics NAV/BC functionality.
• Experience in Microsoft .NET development.
• Experience in XML, web services.
• Knowledge of different Dynamics NAV/365BC areas and versions and extensions
• Excellent understanding of the software development cycle.
• Basic knowledge of business processes e.g. Finance, Procurement and Supply chain, Sales & receivables management, Asset management and others.
• Microsoft SQL Server knowledge.
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV/BC certificates.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent time-management skills; able to self-manage and handle multiple priorities while ensuring high quality deliverables.

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 Job Brief

The Senior Functional Consultant will be responsible for understanding our customers’ business requirements and subsequently transfer knowledge to the customer project team about how best to apply the Dynamics-Business Central solution to attain targeted business benefits. He/She will also be responsible for a range of deployment tasks in projects associated with design proposals, testing, feasibility analysis, modeling, sample building etc. He/She will develop and implement new methods, designs and products.

Responsibilities

Will include but not limited to:

• Leading and/or participating in discovery analysis meetings with the client to understand current business processes that need to be incorporated into Dynamics-Business Central.
• Conducting GAP analyses to determine difference between application and business processes.
• Working with other team members to design and architect proposed solution.
• Creating documentation to define work-flow and requirements.
• Configuring application as appropriate to conform to business process definition, including: application customization, workflow process editing, and report writing.
• Identifying creative solutions for processes that aren’t fully accomplished by standard Dynamics-Business Central processing.
• Designing, architecting and implementing integrations and migrations between Dynamics-Business Central and a variety of products.
• Training users in a hands-on methodology.
• Providing on-going support to end users, assisting with trouble shooting or additional training via email, phone or site visits.
• Maintaining and expanding client relationships through delivery of high quality services.
• Assist Sales Team on pre-sales opportunities and demonstration of Product
• Maintain current knowledge of new versions and latest technology
• Serve as resource to staff for technical questions and procedural questions.

 Technical Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of the Dynamics Business Central is required.
• 7+ year’s proven track record of successfully implementing Microsoft Dynamics in one or more of the following roles: Solutions Consultant, Solutions Architect and Implementation Consultant.
• Prior consulting, business analyst, implementation, or product support experience required, specifically relating to Dynamics Business Central. Experience deploying and supporting an ERP in an automotive environment, manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Consultants with experience deploying automotive solutions or in senior finance roles in automotive companies will be considered
• 5+ full-cycle ERP implementations within Functional Consultant role.
• Certification in Dynamics Business Central, preferably:
• Strong proficiency within at least one of the following areas: Finance, Automotive DMS, Manufacturing, Job Costing, Warehousing (WMS) and/or EDI.
• Experience participating in Work Scoping & Estimation
• Strong understanding of the SDLC
• Ability to solve complex tasks
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities with ease
• Excellent communication, planning and organization skills
• Experience working with or deploying tier 1 ERPs

  Qualifications

• Dynamics BC14 or later experience
• Experience leading a development team
• Degree in IT/Computer Science, Commerce (Finance option)
• Accounting Certification is a must (CPA, Kasneb, ACCA)
• Ability to manage critical relationships with clients.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, communicate, delegate and follow-up effectively to all team members.
• Excellent time management/organization skills with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 Job brief

We are looking for Technical Systems Engineer who can develop, install, deploy, test configure and optimize IT systems and networks used within our client-based infrastructure.

S/he will be part of a team of engineers that demonstrate technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure and ensuring high levels of availability, performance and security.

Responsibilities

Will include and not limited to:

• Provisioning, installation, configuration, testing and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. 
• Maintain security, documentation, backup, and redundancy strategies.
• Work with the sales team and customer to come up with a ​Project scope
• Participate as a team leader in implementation of projects.
• Interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns, and requests about products and services.
• Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software, articulately and confidently. Able to carry out Proof of Concepts (PoCs).
• Provide 1st and 2nd Level support. (On or Off-Site support)
• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

Qualifications

• Minimum of Advanced/High Diploma in IT.
• Strong Linux and Microsoft system Administration skills
• ​Desirable knowledge in Cloud and Virtual​ization technology. VMware certification will be an added advantage
• Account management experience and/or customer engagement responsibility is desirable.
• Ability to research problems and document their solutions.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• ​Ability to write and speak proper English.
• ​Desirable Knowledge in 2 or more storage technologies (NetApp, EMC). Certification will be an added advantage​
• Desirable knowledge in Networking and Security. Certifications will be an added advantage
• Responsibilities will at times be required to be done in the evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.
• ​Team player​
• Occasional travel required to offer remote services ​ or attend product training.