Senior Systems Developer – 2 Posts at Kenya Power

Kenya Power

Kenya
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago

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-Resubmit your Resume Today.We have started building our professional LinkedIn page.Job DescriptionKenya Power owns and operates most of the electricity transmission and distribution system in the country and sells electricity to over 4.8 million customers (as at June 29, 2016). The Company's key mandate is to plan for sufficient electricity generation and transmission capacity to meet demand; building and maintaining the power distribution and transmission network and retailing of electricity to its customers. The Government has a controlling stake at 50.1% of shareholding with private investors at 49.9%.SummaryReporting to the Principal System Developer, the successful candidates will ensure development of new software as per the best practices and controlled modification of existing software specifications throughout the production life cycle.The specific tasks will entail:-

Planning, designing and development, of new applications and enhancements to existing applications.
Documenting and prioritizing business requirements and communicating plans with stakeholders for review and approval
Coordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
Provide orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems.
Assist in defining software development project plans, including scoping, scheduling, and implementation.
Develop application specifications in conjunction with other key staff in the department
Writing high quality program code to meet the application requirements
Performing program code debugging to ensure application code meets its requirements
Troubleshooting technical issues
Maintaining and upgrading existing systems as required and regular updating of Systems documentation
Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards.

Interested applicants must possess the following;-Job Specifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution.
Extensive software development experience in programing in languages such as Python, Java, C++, Javascript, Unix scripting etc.
In-depth knowledge of systems development frameworks, methodologies and tools such as Agile and SDLC
Good understanding of Solaris UNIX, Linux, Centos and Microsoft Operating systems and Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL).
Six (6) years relevant working experience in Systems Development.

Technical Capabilities & Key Competencies

Experience in System analysis and design, 4GL programing, web & mobile apps development, data modelling, AI, NLP, Bots development.
Mastery of emerging technologies – Machine learning, data science, Big data, social engineering.
Understanding best practices in systems development lifecycle.
Good project management skills.
Excellent planning, presentation, evaluation skills
Creativity and innovation
Drive for results and achievement
Insightful, proactive and future focused
Demonstrates high level of integrity

Don't Keep Share!:Method of ApplicationClosing Date : 22 April. 2024

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