Konza Technopolis ICT Officer Job

ICT Officer Job, IT Kenya Jobs 2022,

Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) is seeking competent, capable, ambitious, self-motivated, and dynamic individuals that demonstrate the appropriate expertise and experience to contribute to the development of the Konza Technopolis into a sustainable world class technology hub.

The Mission of Konza Technopolis Development Authority is “to develop a sustainable smart city and innovation ecosystem contributing to Kenya’s knowledge economy.” Konza Technopolis as an area of Innovation is especially suited to Education Institutions, Research & Development Centres and Commercial interests in the sectors of Life sciences, Engineering, and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES). To this end Konza Technopolis has begun the process of developing the city’s infrastructure, construction of the KoTDA Hub, the Government cloud infrastructure and establishment of Kenya’s first dedicated research and innovation University. Konza Technopolis is also a special economic zone with incentives targeted at participating enterprises.

KoTDA therefore invites qualified Interested individuals to apply for the under listed positions.

Job Title: ICT Officer (Software Engineer-Full Stack Developer)
Ref No: KNDC/13/2022
Grade: 6
Basic Salary Scale Ksh 60,000- 110,000 p.m
Terms of Service 1 Year Contract, Renewable Subject to Satisfactory Performance.
Department Business Development & Innovation
Duty Station Konza Technopolis

Responsibilities

• Develops software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle;


• Tests, maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization


• Improves operations in the data center by conducting systems analysis; recommending changes in policies and procedures;


• Troubleshoots, debug and upgrade existing systems in the data center;


• Analyses user requirements and convert requirements to design documents


• Ability to develop software using a variety of programming languages, and have excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies;


• Understand client requirements and how they translate in application features;


• Develops and direct software system testing and validation procedures, programming, and documentation;


• Designs creative prototypes according to specifications;


• Writes high quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines;


• Performs unit and integration testing before launch;


• Obtains and licenses software used in the data center by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products;


• Articulates technology and product positioning to both business and technical users;


• Provides design and specification development support to consultants, integrators, and distributors;


• Performs technical/ product training for salespeople, estimators, and engineers at targeted accounts;


• Listens, understand, and convey customer requirements;

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience will be an added advantage;


• Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field from a recognized Institution.


• Relevant Professional qualifications such as Python, Ruby, Java, C Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA); C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA); ; Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD); Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA); Puppet Professional Certification (PCP); Oracle (OCP, OCM, OCE); Cloudera (CCDH); Amazon Web Services (AWS Certified Developer – Associate Level) or higher.

Skill and Competence

• Proficiency in software design, application development and programming principles;
  Front-end technology: Expertise in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, jQuery and LESS
  Knowledge of GIT and have a GIThub profile


• Development languages: Knowledge of server-side programming languages including Net, Java, Ruby and Python etc.


• Database and cache: Familiarity with DBMS technology, including SQLServer, Oracle, MongoDB and MySQL and caching mechanisms such as Redis, Memcached and Varnish
  Basic design ability: Including knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design
  Server: Experience working with Nginx or Apache servers with a solid background in Linux

How to Apply

The Authority will conduct a integrity check as per the provisions of Chapter six of the constitution.

Interested applicants should apply online via the links in the Details of the Posts

All applications should be received before/on Tuesday 8^th March 2022.

KoTDA is an equal opportunity employer.

The Authority is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. Therefore, qualified women, youth, the marginalized and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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