Software Engineer (Java, JEE) – 5 Positions

The successful Software Engineer (Java, JEE), will be part my clients new technical team to develop and maintain business solutions for Global Supply Chain and Trade Facilitation.  You will participate in the full software development life cycle from requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and post-implementation support.
You will also be a member in the team to drive innovation and embracing on new technologies to deliver cutting edge solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be in charge of the development and documentation of requirements specifications and functional specifications.
• Develop, document and version-control codes.
• Participate, assist and support in development and execution of QA test plans for SITs and UATs.
• Provide support for production systems and participate in maintenance tasks, including change requests and upgrades.
• Engage in all aspects of the software development cycle, including the coding and testing, conducting of system installation, user training and testing, documentation, post implementation support, and debugging and bug fixing of the Company’s business offerings, solutions and services.
• Lead and mentor team members as part of projects, including being responsible for assigned projects.

Qualification:

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of work.
• Must be able to work closely within the team and at the same time be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have a meticulous sense for details and a keen interest in quality work.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.
• Knowledge of Java, JSP, Spring framework and Hibernate will be preferred.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 130,000 – 180,000/= (Approx. 1,300 – 1,800 USD) plus benefits

Deadline: 13th January 2017
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2gMOpnB 

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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Senior Software Engineer (Java, JEE)

The successful Senior Software Engineer (Java, JEE), will be part my clients new technical team to develop and maintain business solutions for Global Supply Chain and Trade Facilitation.  You will participate in the full software development life cycle from requirements gathering, design, coding, testing and post-implementation support.
You will also be a member in the team to drive innovation and embracing on new technologies to deliver cutting edge solutions for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be in charge of the development and documentation of requirements specifications and functional specifications.
• Develop, document and version-control codes.
• Participate, assist and support in development and execution of QA test plans for SITs and UATs.
• Provide support for production systems and participate in maintenance tasks, including change requests and upgrades.
• Engage in all aspects of the software development cycle, including the coding and testing, conducting of system installation, user training and testing, documentation, post implementation support, and debugging and bug fixing of the Company’s business offerings, solutions and services.
• Lead and mentor team members as part of projects, including being responsible for assigned projects.

Qualification:

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of work.
• Must be able to work closely within the team and at the same time be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have a meticulous sense for details and a keen interest in quality work.
• Ability to work and contribute within a team.
• Knowledge of Java, JSP, Spring framework and Hibernate will be preferred.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 200,000 – 250,000/= (Approx. 2,000 - 2,600 USD) plus benefits

Deadline: 13th January 2016 
         
Applications:

To apply, please follow the link:  http://bit.ly/2hFPzD6

We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

*** Leading Recruitment & Executive Search Company in Kenya; Summit Recruitment & Search, Blixen Court, Karen Road, Karen ***

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PHP DEVELOPER NEEDED

A startup is looking to develop a new web application that will involve integration with a payment gateway. The application is meant to secure and fast and robust. The candidate must have working knowledge of PHP and may also be required to show previous projects s/he has worked on. 

• Write unit tests

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DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR- KENTRADE

Reports To: Assistant Manager, Applications

The Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) is a State Corporation under the National

Treasury whose mandate is to implement, operationalize and manage the Kenya National Electronic Single Window System (KNESWS) as well as Trade Facilitation. KENTRADE was established under an Executive Order and gazetted as Legal Notice No 6 of 2011 on 28th January 2011.

To fulfill its mandate, KENTRADE wishes to engage suitably qualified candidates who meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution for the following positions:

ICT DEPARTMENT

Job purpose: Responsible for maintaining and implementing database related activities, security and establishes policies & procedures for complex database management against agreed SLAs to ensure database service availability and reliability.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installing, testing and commissioning new versions of the DBMS and installing new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.
• Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
• Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline; considering both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users;
• Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model, further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
• Maintaining data standards, including adherence to the relevant policies and acts;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans as well as ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the level of responsibility of this job role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or related field form a recognized institution.
• Certification in Oracle or SQL Database Technology.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in a multi-disciplined IT environment with strong background in service delivery and operational support
• Experience with integration and support of backup software.
• Understanding of data management tools and techniques.
• Good knowledge and experience in the use of the Incident / Change and remote management tools, processes and applications
• A good understanding of database architecture, software and database management systems.
• The ability to under pressure and to meet strict deadlines an appreciation of wider business demands.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills
• Personal and Professional Integrity

Qualified and Interested candidates are requested to submit their applications, Curriculum

Vitae, copies of certificates & testimonials, email and telephone contacts including names, telephone and email contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidate’s previous work experience. Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post, hand delivery or email so as to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday, 9th August 2013.

The Chief Executive Officer

Kenya Trade Network Agency

1st Floor, Embankment Plaza

Longonot Rd - Upperhill

P.O. Box 36943-00200

NAIROBI

vacancies@kentrade.go.ke

KENTRADE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Job Title:  Software Developer
Location: San Francisco,CA
Duration: 6+ Months contract
Client: Amgen
Interview: Phone and Face to Face

 About the job

The recruiter needs a software developer familiar with 3 Tier architecture:
Front End-5 years of Web Application Development (Java Script framework)
Middle- C# (C# exp is required)
Backend- Oracle Database (must be familiar with Oracle database)

What are the Top 3 Skill Sets (3 is the minimum but you can put as many as 5) that this person must have? 

• 5+ years experience software development 
• Must be able to work independently 
• Must have strong communication skills

What is the day to day responsibility for this person look like? 

• Work with project team members to understand requirements and current systems 
• Independently, develop new database and associated procedures 
• Independently, update existing C# web services 
• Present work for code reviews 
• Update project manager regarding current status, latest effort estimates, and issues

Email: venu.babu@panzersolutions.com
Gmail: venu.panzersolutions@gmail.com
URL: http://www.panzersolutions.com/

Apply ASAP

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SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH INTERNSHIP

UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Closing date: 31 Jul 2013

About UNHCR Innovation UNHCR Innovation (UI) is a multi-year inter-department initiative looking for more efficient, effective and creative solutions to challenges that refugees are faced with across UNHCR operations worldwide. UNHCR Innovation build upon the existing innovative spirit within UNHCR by providing space for the discussion of needs, problems and ideas for solutions; empowering UNHCR staff to think creatively; casting issues to a broader community of support; helping design and develop concrete and tangible solutions; and mainstreaming an innovative mind set throughout organization. The ultimate goal of UNHCR Innovation is refugee protection, self-reliance, empowerment, dignity and education.

Scope of work UNHCR Innovation is searching for a passionate and driven intern to support the Communications Officer in developing UNHCR Innovation online tools and contents. The intern will be based at the Regional Support Hub in Nairobi and will work closely with and report to the Communications Officer (CO).

The scope of work is as follows:

• Assist CO to implement UI social media strategy in order to increase UI online visibility and reputation, and when necessary advise on new possibilities to develop UI digital platform engagement in areas including web, mobile and social media strategy;
• Assist CO to produce multi-media contents for UI social accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Youtube) and investigate the potential of other social media platforms such as Yammer, Instagram, Pinterest and Flickr in order to develop UI online services and participate in spreading UI knowledge and expertise; and investigate strategies to account for platforms of increasing relevance and importance to target audiences;
• Assist CO in the day-to-day community management of UI social accounts.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Monitor online media and social networks for content inherent to the work of UI;
• Monitor topics in the field of refugee and humanitarian innovation;
• Keep CO abreast of any developments having an impact on the work of UI;
• Develop contents, including generating original topics and writing creative and interactive posts for the social media, producing basic infographics and editing photos;
• Implement community management including researching and defining social media conversation strategies, editing and posting contents, continually monitoring conversation via social media channels to maximize engagement, alerting CO of any community comments that need prompt response.

Required attributes and qualifications

• Experience in social media across all social media sites in creating contents and analysing what works for international organizations (Facebook, Twitter, Google plus, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Flickr, YouTube).
• Familiarity with humanitarian work and UNHCR.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English.
• Strong attention to details.
• Solid balance of creativity and critical thinking.
• Interest in the topic of refugee innovation.
• Photo and video editing skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom).
• Research skills.
• Adaptability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Capacity to professionally deal with confidential and sensitive information.
• Minimal period for the Internship will be of 6 months.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to innovation@unhcr.org by 31 July.

• Duration: the internship will begin on August 15th, and extend to February 15th 2014.
• Compensation: please note that this is an unpaid internship. There is no possibility of compensation or reimbursement of expenses.
• Subsequent employment by UNHCR: there is no expectation of employment at the end of the Internship.

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to innovation@unhcr.org by 31 July

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WEB DEVELOPER

Synalock LTD – Kenya (Mount Kenya Region)

Job Description

We offer a fast paced and casual work environment. This is a great opportunity to work in very strong environment that offers the ability to grow and develop new technologies while working on highly visible and innovative projects.

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and work well in a fast-paced environment. You must be well versed in the IT industry with the ability to complete tasks on time (vital) and remain knowledgeable of the industry. Programming experience to be considered a plus.

Desired Skills & Experience

• University Degree in Information Technology from an accredited university.

Skills Required:

Programming languages/frameworks/technologies:

• PHP/MySQL, (LAMP)
• PgSQL , Redis.
• Python/Django web development
• Mobile Web Development
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• CMS (Drupal, Joomla, Wordpress)

User Interface Design (UX)

• HTML5
• CSS3
• Adobe Fireworks
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator

Desired Skills

• Linux System Administration
• Hybrid fibre coaxial installer
• Networking Professional
• System Design & Analysis
• Software Quality Assurance
• Software Testing
• Project Management

Company Description

• IT Consultants

Additional Information

Type: Full-time

Experience: Entry level

Functions: Information Technology

Industries: Information Technology and Services

Interested candidates to send their application letter and detailed CV to hr@synalock.net  by 31st July 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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