Officer II – ICT Officer II – Software Developer

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable software solutions

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to coding best practices

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements

• Design and manage database structures and queries for optimized performance

• Monitor and enhance application security and mitigate vulnerabilities

• Evaluate and test new systems and technologies

• Modify and improve existing systems based on user needs

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation

• Provide leadership and oversight in project implementation where required

• Apply performance profiling and caching techniques to enhance system efficiency

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Programming and Development, Mathematics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

• KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years in software development, with at least three (3) years as a lead developer

• Proven track record of successfully completing at least three (3) software projects using PHP, JavaScript, Golang, Rust, or Python

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Strong proficiency with RDBMS (Postgres, Oracle, Microsoft SQLServer, MySQL/MariaDB)

• Experience with Unix/Linux and Windows Server OS

• Familiarity with Git version control and agile development methodologies

• Experience in digital transformation and implementing new tools or systems

• Good understanding of front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js

• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator

Added Advantage:

• Certifications in programming languages (C/C++/C#), PL/SQL, or RDBMS platforms

• Experience with PHP frameworks

• Reference to three completed projects led by the applicant