Job Description

Software Developer Job vacancy in Kenya 2019

Career recruitment Software Developer Nairobi Kenya May 2019 

Job Title: Software Developer

Role Description: The software developer shall build and customize applications, systems and interfaces to support internal process and business departments. The developer will interact with third party service providers as well as other internal IT units.

The purpose of the role holder shall include activities relating to the application development and evolution of existing service applications including integration to related service platforms.

Application development duties include but not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation and evolution of the new and current service applications; performance management; ensuring integrity of the web services; maintenance and fault management.

At least 2 years active development experience in Agile Methodology with Any: php5+, java(EE), Python, Javascript and frameworks, Working experience with Source version Tools, Working experience with automated build and test tools

Experience in containerization and Linux

Should have programming skills (Java, Ruby, Python etc) and demonstrate developments done.

Role purpose:

• Proven experience in software development in building headless and web applications in Java (J2EE).


• Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and maintenance.


• In-depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools.


• Experience in development and customization of T24 Core banking system is an added advantage.


• Strong knowledge and experience in database technology [Oracle and MySQL] and writing database scripts including complex SQL queries and PL/SQL procedures and functions.


• Detailed knowledge of common front-end development tools and technologies, including HTML5 / CSS3, JavaScript application libraries and frameworks (including Angular JS), frontend performance optimization, progressive enhancement, cross-platform development.


• Knowledge in Redhat Linux Operating system and experience in RH Linux system Administration and Linux shell scripting.


• Knowledge and experience management and deploying of web applications to web containers including Jboss, Wild Fly and Oracle Web Logic.


• Excellent understanding of software design and programming principles.


• A team player with excellent communication skills


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

Role Requirement and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development or related subject.


• 3 + years’ experience active development experience in Agile Methodology with Any: php5+, java (EE), Python, Javascript and frameworks.


• Experience with professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and maintenance.


• In-depth knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools.


• Working experience with source version tools, experience with automated build and test tools.


• Java – A certified oracle java programmer


• Spring Framework – The resource should have at least 4 years of solid experience on this requirement.


• Spring core, spring boot, experience in containerization and linux.


• Experience in Redhat Linux.


• Experience in Integration with third party applications (Financial systems, Mobile money etc).


• Excellent understanding of software design and programming principles.


• Experience in micro services, web services and API handling in general.


• A team player with excellent communication skills


• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role, clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below.

info@techsavanna.technology

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