OKAKI Senior Software Developer Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Start Date: Flexible

Candidates will be required to submit a coding test

Position Overview: OKAKI is a social enterprise that offers comprehensive professional information services to government agencies, regulatory bodies, and private organizations globally. 

Employees are given an opportunity to work on projects with high public impact in an environment that is exciting, innovative, and flexible.  OKAKI’s organizational competencies include:

Health and Human ServicesProgram ManagementInformation AnalysisInformation ManagementInformation TechnologyInformation Policy and PrivacyOKAKI is seeking a SENIOR SOFTWARE developer to join its growing software development team in Kenya, which brings new technologies to market in complicated, fast pace business environments.   The successful candidate will assist in the design, construction and enhancement of various software products. In addition, they will participate in technology development activities for OKAKI’s custom software products.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

4+ years of recent experience developing in C# using the .Net FrameworkExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishFour-year college degree with a major in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical/IT degreeHave worked on the analysis, design, coding and implementation of large scale, custom built object-oriented applicationsGreat OO skills, including strong design patterns knowledgeExperience working with, or an interest in Agile Methodologies, such as Extreme Programming (XP) and ScrumAbility to work in a variety of client settings and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to work under pressure with frequent deadlinesAbility to work effectively with clients and other team membersFlexibility to work evenings and/or weekendsMust have home office with access to good, reliable internet connectivityAsset Qualifications, Experience and Skills3+ years of recent experience developing in Silverlight, WPF, WCF, RIAGood understanding of C#,  XAML, Web Services and ORM (ie. Entity Framework, NHibernate)Good working knowledge of MS SQL ServerAbility to work in flexible methodologies (both agile/SCRUM and more traditional as necessary)Good understanding of database design and XMLKnowledge of GISKnowledge of software best practices, like test driven development and continuous integrationHow to Apply

Email your CV to bochingwa@okaki.com, the CV should be in the format below:

Personal informationShort summary about your experienceNumbered list of core competence (List ONLY areas that you have enough experience with, these will be checked against the projects you have done- see below)Employment history, the projects you undertook in the respective work places, a list of technologies you used in these projects, website links if available. Please note we are mostly interested in C#, .Net Experience any other relevant development experience is nice to have.Technical Profeciencies EducationSalary Expectation (MUST)