Tuesday, 23 August 2011

Software Engineer

Department: Technical

Post: Software Engineer

Reporting to: Project Manager

Requirement: Immediate

The Software Engineer shall maintaining existing as well as come up with software solutions / products for the company’s consumption as well as that of the company’s clients.

The ability to deliver top quality software working solutions within set deadline limits and specifications shall be the benchmark of performance.

The Post holder will report to the Project manager with the progress of both his and the team’s activities and the situation on the ground with relation to the business - client relationship and achievement of set targets.

Duties and Responsibilities

    To program according to specifications given and come up with deliverables within time deadline and resources constraints
    To document all project workflow and applications for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support
    To design, develop and implement sound programmatic solutions to clients with no supervision
    To install, configure, set up systems at clients site and to offer support to clients on matters that concern the products offered to them
    To make use of project management skills to manage a team of developers and be responsible for their performance
    To be a solutions provider to clients when they require service and software related solutions and products
    To be accountable, committed and result oriented as far as giving service to clients is concerned as well as ensuring customer satisfaction
    To manage project workflow and ensure that projects are conducted in the best way possible with prudence and minimization of waste of project resources being key objectives
    To ensure highest quality standards are maintained within project work and the deliverable

Essential Qualities

    Evidence of experience in similar position
    Desktop and web developer with the following skills:

    Mandatory: Java, php, Javascript
    Bonus: Visual Basic, ASP.Net, C#, VB.Net, Ajax

    Database platforms

    Mandatory: SQL Server, MySql
    Bonus: Oracle, Sybase, foxpro, XML

    Evidence of past experience (at least 2 years) working with the above mentioned technologies
    A practical programmatic test shall be given to candidates to evaluate competence
    Experience in using web publishing and content management tools e.g. dreamweaver, joomla e.t.c. to come up with websites that can be commercialized
    Excellent team player and willingness both to take direction and use own initiative as appropriate
    Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology
    Ability to adapt to new and any technology with regard to programs and programming as a whole
    Ability to communicate clearly within team, with management and with clients on relevant subjects of the tasks undertaken

Desirable Qualities

    Evidence of working in similar position with similar responsibilities
    Course in project management
    Good human interaction skills
    Other programming languages and tools e.g. J2ME, linq
    Experience with RAD tools and MVC frameworks e.g. Tellerik, CakePhp e.t.c.
    Experience with financial management software and financial accounting packages
    Graphic design skills (photoshop, illustrator, fireworks e.t.c)
    Human and project organization and management skills

Person Specifications

    Hard working
    Honest
    Capable of working under pressure
    Commitment and Accountability
    Experience
    Project management
    Desire to learn new technologies and keep up with technology

The applications Must be made on Email at:

Email Address: jobs@mybizad.net

Subject: Application for Software Engineer

This advert should until 20th of September 2011

Also include a note that the applicant must be Kenyan living in Kenya.