Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Software Developer

Our Client is an IT Company currently recruiting a Software Developer

As a Software Developer, you will be directly responsible for the actual designing, developing and installing software solutions for target clients within set deadlines and specifications as well as ensure that all related activities are well planned, managed and happen within the agreed standards. 

You shall be expected to produce high quality software solutions within time and resource constraints that shall be acceptable and useful to clients 

Roles and Responsibilities

System Research and Analysis
  • To interact with various clients and / or stakeholders to determine their problem statement through requirements gathering, conduct analysis of the requirements and come up with requirement and system specification documents
  • To use relevant documentation standards and tools to come up with various necessary project and system documentations prior to the software development processes that correctly document software projects
  • To conduct analysis of various requirements, problem definitions e.t.c. of solutions to determine operational feasibility of solutions and advise management appropriately
  • Improve operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in systems and solutions
  • Research documentation
  • Case findings and feasibility studies
  • Requirements gathering
  • Ability to analyze various solutions and requirements
System Design, Development and deployment / implementation and documentation System Design
  • To use various standards of software modeling and simulation using different techniques to come up with solution models and designs that can be used as the base for the system development phase
  • To use database skills and knowledge to come up with sound database designs for various software projects prior to the development phase
  • To create various required system design documents and tools for solutions for approval prior to their development System Development
  • To program and develop according to specification with the main aim of developing a problem solving and customer acceptable solution and that meets the clients’ requirements
  • Develop software solutions according to the given specifications and come up with deliverables within deadline and resources constraint
  • To integrate various software and hardware solutions with other pre-existing or new software and hardware solutions to ensure that they work together as planned on blueprint
  • To document the developed work using various standards and procedures to ensure that solutions are easily understandable and usable both at a user level and from a developers point of view / interaction System Implementation / deployment / roll out
  • To deploy various system solutions within client sites and other platforms applicable as per the requirements of the project and conduct developer white and black box testing as well as user acceptance testing together with the customer to ensure that the solution meets the expectation of the users and is hence accepted
  • To integrate various solutions developed with other systems that exist and that are meant to work hand in hand with the developed solution in the best manner possible
  • To conduct system integration tests where applicable for solutions developed and that integrate with others that exist or that are built away from our solution
  • To train the users of the solution on the use of the systems deployed and furnish them with various system documentations including user manuals and “how to” guides System documentation
  • To write and produce system documentation for solutions developed including user guides and manuals, developer guides and system functional specifications documents for use by the various stake
  • Document all project workflow and applications for easier follow up, coordination, maintenance and support Evaluation: System and database Design
  • Ability to come up with proper and useful designs of systems to be implemented and their documentation
  • Ability to design databases for the achievement of various project purposes and their documentation System Development
  • Ability to develop sound programmatic solutions that meet the clients requirements and that conform to both design specifications and acceptable standards, best practice and current trends System implementation / deployment / roll out
  • Ability to implement / deploy / roll out developed solutions within client and other applicable infrastructure and have them working as planned and in the best manner possible
  • Ability to test and have solutions accepted by the users and other stake holders of the solution as solving their problem
  • Positive feedback from customers on the solution implementation System Documentation
  • Ability to produce various product documentations required by all stakeholders as well as documentation to support the system development life cy
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (Programming)
  • Experience working in a Telecom company preferred but not required
  • Atleast 1 Year Experience (JAVA & UBUNTU.)
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate in positive working relationships with other team members and partners
  • Ability to meet milestones and strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to make online presentations and communications of technical material either written or oral, in a clear and concise manner to non-technical partners
If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Travel and Tours Consultant

Our Client is the Travel Industry currently recruiting a Travel and Tours Consultant

Summary: The  consultant will assist the  the team in planning, conducting and offering trips to established and potential clients.

Requirements and Job Role
  • At least 3 years experience as an active travel consultant
  • Education background, with an emphasis on courses in travel, tourism, business and communications
  • Familiar with the Amadeus System
  • Have a strong travel knowledge
  • Flexibility to travel
  • A strong communicator and highly organized
  • Must have a thorough understanding of how to use the computer and phone system
  • Ready to  perform tasks such as filing, bookkeeping or responding to email
In case of  team absence will be required to take up the role in setting up passports and visas, and researching the customs of the country or city in which the clients/employee will be staying
 
If you feel you fit the above role ,please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

Sales Executive

Our Client is a large scale packaging manufacturing company currently recruiting a Sales Executive.
 
Purpose of the Position: To generate maximum amount of profitable sales through the achievement of sales targets and maximize customer satisfaction with company products and services.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop strategic partnerships that will drive business and manage the ongoing relationship with the business partners.
  • Responsible for own lead generation / new business and ensure that all sales opportunities are captured and explored.
  • Monitor customer accounts within the allocated sales area to ensure that sales potential is fully exploited.
  • Follow up on new leads and referrals resulting from field activity.
  • Provide analytical support to evaluate potential pricing changes.
  • Keep abreast of the competition by sourcing through brochures, print publications, newspapers, websites and / or phone calls.
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, customer needs and prepare regular forecasts to enable effective forward planning.
  • Maintain a solid relationship with key customers, ensure the satisfaction of customers by monitoring service level agreements (SLA’s), customer complaints, inquiries and any other related customer issues, and lead the customer complaints handling process.
  • Maintain an awareness of sales and other developments amongst competitors and pass any relevant information to immediate superior.
  • Bring consultative approach to sales by using knowledge of product trends and opportunities to develop manufacturing strategies tailored to client’s needs.
Qualifications and minimum requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing / Business Administration.
  • Minimum 5 years working experience in Sales and Marketing with at least 3 years’ experience in carton industry.
  • Marketing professional qualification e.g. CIMA would be an added advantage.
  • Ability to analyze market data, recommend and implement necessary actions
  • Solid sales experience with impressive record of achieving targets.
  • Prior sales experience focused on new account generation
  • Strong relationship building and negotiation skills.
  • Possessing strong skills in business development, marketing and customer relationship management.
  • Result oriented with strong organizing and planning skills.
  • Competent in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel
If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke


Drivers

Our Client is a manufacturing company currently recruiting  Drivers

Requirements
  • Over 7 years driving experience
  • Have a BCE Drivers License
  • Have good customer care and communication skills
  • Familiar with locations within Nairobi and it's environs
The candidate will also be required to have the following documents:
  • CV and Application letter
  • Valid Driving License
  • Valid certificate of good conduct
  • KCSE Certificate
  • KRA pin
  • NHIF card
  • NSSF card
  • National ID
If you feel you fit the above role, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject to jobs@alternatedoors.co.ke

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