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    Senior Systems Developer - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Power

    Kenya Power
    Kenya Power Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    Kenya 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, 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%.
    Summary

    Reporting 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
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