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Engineer - API & Application Development Technology job at MTN Uganda | Apply Now

Are you looking for Computer/ IT jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Engineer - API & Application Development Technology job at MTN Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

13 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

MTN Uganda is a leading telecommunications provider in Uganda, offering a wide range of services that include mobile voice, data, and digital financial solutions. Since its establishment in 1998, MTN Uganda has played a pivotal role in transforming the telecommunications landscape in the country, making significant contributions to connectivity and digital inclusion.

With an extensive network coverage that reaches both urban and rural areas, MTN Uganda ensures that millions of Ugandans have access to reliable communication services. The company is known for its innovative offerings, such as mobile money services through MTN Mobile Money, which have revolutionized financial transactions and inclusion in the country. This service allows users to send and receive money, pay bills, and access various financial services using their mobile phones, thereby bridging the gap for the unbanked population.

MTN Uganda is also committed to corporate social responsibility, with numerous initiatives aimed at improving education, health, and community development. Through its foundation, the company supports various projects that enhance the quality of life for Ugandans, such as building schools, providing scholarships, and supporting healthcare facilities.

We at MTN Uganda are a purpose and value-led organization!

At MTN Uganda, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!

Job Title

Engineer - API & Application Development Technology job at MTN Uganda

MTN Uganda

Job Description

Responsible for the development and implementation of the various applications, API services and technologies.  Develop and support applications/API services (following the wider MTN group architectural principles) that will support to meet business and customer requirements.

MTN Uganda Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking to recruit a competent individual to fill the following position;

Job Title:  Engineer – API & Application Development

Reports to: Senior Manager – IT Design and Delivery

No. of Vacancies: 1

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

Main Job Functions:

  • Manage the evolution of application and API Services and align vendor roadmaps.

  • Work closely with Digital Platforms & Delivery teams to validate, develop and test new solutions.

  • Develop API Services to extend beyond the MTN Telco boundaries.

  • Drive automated deployments for application and API Services.

  • Ensure data is distributed across API Service Channels following the group architectural principles.

  • Support the application and API Service architecture associated with the underlying platform infrastructure and the integration to back-end systems.

  • Use the approved tools and technologies to develop for and support team members and the services they provide.

  • Develop according to internal standards, MTN group technology and legal and security requirements.

  • Develop within the framework and requirements for application and API services and infrastructure to enable effective services to MTN Uganda.

  • Develop and Integrate API services with new and existing technologies and platforms within MTN Uganda.

  • Research, define, propose, and implement new trends and services in terms of application development to enable best-in-class innovative solutions and services.

  • Support and maintain all in-house developed platforms and service architecture within MTN Uganda.

  • Support application operations and ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and meeting required business KPI’s and targets.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering

  • Relevant certification / accreditation as required for role.

  • Programing skills, Knowledge of Microservices Architecture, UNIX/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration skills.


Experience:

  • 2 years’ experience in relevant sector/industry/ area of specialization

  • Worked in a diverse culture.

  • Software development experience with key focus on integration technologies

  • Deep understanding of API and application design, development, and lifecycle management process


Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

  • Analytical skills

  • Communication skills

  • Conflict management skills

  • Flexibility – the ability to adapt and change in the light of changing circumstances / new information.

  • Negotiation skills

  • Quality management skills

  • Risk management skills

  • Strong “can-do attitude” combined with an ability to use minimum resources to get maximum outputs.

How to Apply

Female Applicants are strongly encouraged to Apply!

Note: In compliance to the Data Protection & Privacy Laws of Uganda, MTN Uganda will use your application documents for purposes for which they were intended for.


APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE

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Deadline: 13th November 2024

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