Wananchi Group (K) Ltd
Job Title: Systems Engineer – Application Developer
Department: I.T. Department
Location: Gateway Park
Employment Status / Type: Full Time
Position Reporting to: Manager Systems and Application Development
Manages Others: No
Job Purpose / Summary: To develop, install, and maintain Wananchi Group Network and Systems and Applications..
Key Roles:
- Develop or adapt existing software for use in various systems and products within the business
using java and other open-source scripting tools like UNIX/Linux shell scripting and php. - Installation, configuration, customization and administer UNIX/Linux based e-Mail servers,
DNS, Database servers, caching servers and network monitoring systems. - Administration of database management systems – Oracle, PostgresSQL, MySQL, Firebird and
MS-SQL - Planning and implementation of systems upgrades to keep up with technological
advancements/enhancements - Responsible for systems security and integrity
- Generation and analysis of reports from the various monitoring systems
- Developing software solutions to meet customer needs.
- Creating and implementing the source code of new applications.
- Testing source code and debugging code.
- Collaborate with a team of IT professionals to set specifications for new applications
- Evaluate existing applications to reprogram, update and add new features
- Create Machine Learning algorithims for specific task eg Churn Prediction
- Research, development and implementation of new systems technologies
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Key Performance Indicators:
- Functional software applications
- Meet Project Deadlines
- System Documentation
- Submission of daily/weekly/monthly reports
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates to submit their applications including a detailed CV and day time telephone contact to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 2nd May 2022.
The subject line should read Systems Engineer-Application Developer.
Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to the right candidate.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.