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Daystar University

ERP Administrator - ICT Department

Nairobi, Kenya

Principal Engineer, Cyber Security Operations

Closing: May 19, 2024

10 days remaining

Published: May 6, 2024 (4 days ago)

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The holder of this role will be responsible for the design, development, deployment, and support of mobile, web, desktop and server business solutions that support digital business goals.

The position requires solid knowledge of Mobile, web, desktop & server (orchestration layer) technologies. The role holder should be able to deliver across the entire development life cycle from concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and Desired work experience:

  • An undergraduate degree or its equivalent in a Technology related field i.e., Computer science, Information Technology, Software engineering etc
  • 5 years within a large and highly digitized environment designing, implementing, and managing mission critical systems, with at least 2 years actively developing applications.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of the following:

    • Application back-end development using Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL
    • Application/Web Server experience with WebLogic, JBoss, Apache, express
    • Hands on experience developing software using Java, C, C++, C#, Python
    • Hands on experience developing Android, IOS, Windows Mobile and Hybrid mobile applications.
    • Hands on experience in Web Development (AngularJS, NodeJS, Asp.Net) and Web Servers (Apache, Tomcat, IIS and Nginx)
  • Automated Testing tools e.g., espresso, robotium, protractor
  • Continuous build/Integration tools e.g., Jenkins/Bamboo
  • Issue/bug tracking tools e.g., JIRA
  • Working Knowledge of Unix or Linux Operating systems e.g., Solaris, Cent OS
  • Experience and Knowledge of Shell scripting in Unix or Linux environment as well as Windows
  • Basic Oracle and SQL Server Database Administration
  • Certification and experience implementing best practice frameworks e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in project management.

JOB COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

  • Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential.
  • Ability to analyze, diagnose, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting familiarity with available tools, standards and procedures and making correct choices from alternatives.
  • Effective communicator, able to guide and advise clients and business partners.
  • Astute at planning for mission critical production activities.
  • Good understanding of Application Development concepts and technologies: Java, C, C++, C#, Android, IOS, HTML5, Angular JS
  • Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance and customer-service oriented culture.
  • Knowledge and experience with ITIL as a best practice framework for IT Service Management.
  • Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.


Responsibilities

The holder of this role will be responsible for the design, development, deployment, and support of mobile, web, desktop and server business solutions that support digital business goals.

The position requires solid knowledge of Mobile, web, desktop & server (orchestration layer) technologies. The role holder should be able to deliver across the entire development life cycle from concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic and Desired work experience:

  • An undergraduate degree or its equivalent in a Technology related field i.e., Computer science, Information Technology, Software engineering etc
  • 5 years within a large and highly digitized environment designing, implementing, and managing mission critical systems, with at least 2 years actively developing applications.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of the following:

    • Application back-end development using Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL
    • Application/Web Server experience with WebLogic, JBoss, Apache, express
    • Hands on experience developing software using Java, C, C++, C#, Python
    • Hands on experience developing Android, IOS, Windows Mobile and Hybrid mobile applications.
    • Hands on experience in Web Development (AngularJS, NodeJS, Asp.Net) and Web Servers (Apache, Tomcat, IIS and Nginx)
  • Automated Testing tools e.g., espresso, robotium, protractor
  • Continuous build/Integration tools e.g., Jenkins/Bamboo
  • Issue/bug tracking tools e.g., JIRA
  • Working Knowledge of Unix or Linux Operating systems e.g., Solaris, Cent OS
  • Experience and Knowledge of Shell scripting in Unix or Linux environment as well as Windows
  • Basic Oracle and SQL Server Database Administration
  • Certification and experience implementing best practice frameworks e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and reporting skills
  • Proficiency in project management.

JOB COMPETENCIES

Technical Competencies

  • Takes a structured and effective approach to own work and demonstrates leadership potential.
  • Ability to analyze, diagnose, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting familiarity with available tools, standards and procedures and making correct choices from alternatives.
  • Effective communicator, able to guide and advise clients and business partners.
  • Astute at planning for mission critical production activities.
  • Good understanding of Application Development concepts and technologies: Java, C, C++, C#, Android, IOS, HTML5, Angular JS
  • Self-empowerment to enable development of open communication, teamwork and trust that are needed to support true performance and customer-service oriented culture.
  • Knowledge and experience with ITIL as a best practice framework for IT Service Management.
  • Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks.


  • The design/analysis, development, delivery, and ongoing improvement of all Application development processes
  • Apply knowledge and experience, showing deep understanding of Application Development Standards to assist business and product teams develop products that solve business needs
  • Adherence to internal policies and procedures for the development and management of NCBA Application Development process along ITIL and other best practice standards
  • Support, maintain and audit existing service lifecycle artifacts, to agreed SLAs
  • Effective management of relationships and protocols with other technical platform owners and internal business owners
  • Advise internal customers on technology improvements that will ensure realization and maximization of business objectives


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