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Backend Microservices Developer

DESCRIPTION

  • We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Backend Microservices Developer in the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
  • Reporting to the Software Engineering Lead – Backend Development, the role holder will run with day-to-day standardized microservice development to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery that meets the expectations of the business. They will also perform application development duties which include but are 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Writing and analyzing code for portions of a project/projects.
  • Inspect and test code.
  • Helping engineers fix and solve complex problems.
  • Work with stakeholders, product owners and technical leads to keep projects on track.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to entry level and mid-level software engineers.
  • Influence and guide on DevSecOps best practices within Safaricom Engineering framework and practices.
  • Development of microservices. It would be good to have understanding of Java, C#, Python etc. Java with SpringBoot Framework experience is preferred.
  • Influence and guide the team in making critical architectural, design and programming decisions.
  • Evangelize software engineering best practices across the team using Safaricom Engineering values.
  • Design, test and rollout of running software services.
  • Run and enforce code reviews among the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSc. Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT.
  • 5+ years’ experience in software development in a busy IT environment.
  • Experience in Agile Development/software life-cycle development (SDLC).
  • Strong programming and technical skills. Extensive programming experience using Java (SpringBoot Framework), C#, Python etc.
  • Strong problem-solving skills leveraging on data structures and algorithms.
  • Passion for people and building collaborative teams.
  • Extensive experience with databases – relational data model, Stored Procedures, PL/SQL development, Messaging / Streaming, RDBMS, NoSQL Databases, and InMemory Databases.
  • Solid understanding of web services/technologies – REST/JSON, WSDL, XML, XSD.
  • Hands on experience with microservices – Ability to design, develop and implement scalable, elastic microservice based platforms based on java. Spring boot framework is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of Cloud Services, Serverless architecture and knowledge of AWS, Azure and GCP.
  • Experience developing solutions using agile, DevSecOps, and CI/CD automation tools such as jenkins, JMeter, Git, Stash, SonarQube, GitOps etc.
  • Experience using code versioning & collaboration tools such as Gitlab or Github.
  • Experience in application security technologies (e.g. SSL).

 Last Date to Apply: Jul 13, 2023

Backend Developer – VAS

DESCRIPTION

  • We are pleased to announce the following career opportunity for Backend Developer – VAS within Digi farm.
  • Reporting to Manager – VAS Product Development, the role holder will be responsible for developing and integrating VAS Products & Services offered to Safaricom customers with the goal of delivering high quality solutions within approved schedules. VAS Products & Services comprise of all Value Added Services which include, but not limited to, Messaging, USSD, Content delivery, Voice (RBT, IVR & Media exchange), Video, Device management and IOT solutions.

The main duties are:

  • Development, configuration and integration of all VAS solutions/systems in line with the Digital IT strategy execution plan.
  • Actively participate in defining strategy, roadmaps and architecture design for the VAS products.
  • Embrace the new ways of working in VAS domain with the goal of ensuring 50% of VAS projects are delivered through agile methodology.
  • Timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable. Responsible for ensuring First Time Right delivery of all solutions developed.
  • Enhance processes and DevOps to improve delivery and increase efficiency by focusing on continuous improvement.
  • Accurately document products & services developed & delivered ensuring they follow DevOps Cycle.
  • Embrace a DevOps culture by ensuring all developed products and Services are gracefully handed to operations for support.
  • Develop and continuously update a knowledge base of best practice for VAS products and Service development.
  • Collaborate with both Technical and Business teams to ensure seamless deployment of products.

Responsibilities;

VAS Products Development

  • Develop VAS solutions by translating the business requirements into technical solutions in line with the designed architecture.
  • Actively participate in defining strategy, roadmaps and architecture design for the VAS products.

VAS Solutions Delivery

  • Timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable. Responsible for ensuring First Time Right delivery of all solutions developed.
  • Collaborate with support in the deployment of products.
  • Ensure successful end to end configuration and integration is done in line with the change management process.
  • Embrace the new ways of working in VAS domain with the goal of ensuring 50% of VAS projects are delivered through agile methodology.
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Project Management

  • Actively contribute to the management of the projects by ensuring timely delivery of projects assigned with the goal of ensuring high quality standards are met and solutions are operationally viable.

 
QUALIFICATIONS

  • BSc. Degree in Telecommunication Engineering/Electrical & Electronics engineering/Computer Science/IT.
  • 3 years’+ experience in a busy telecommunication/ IT environment or Software Engineering with good knowledge in development for VAS solutions including Messaging, Voice, Video & IOT.
  • Software Engineering methodologies including Agile-oriented development.
  • Proficiency in networking protocols – TCP/IP, DNS and load balancing.
  • Working knowledge in Unix systems and Databases – Oracle, MySQL.
  • Working knowledge of security encryption solutions – SSL, firewalls, VPN, IPsec
  • Strong experience in programming/scripting language(s) – Python, Perl , Shell  or equivalent.
  • 3rd Party RESTful API integration, PHP, MySQL, SQL server, web service working knowledge preferred.

 Last Date to Apply: Jul 19, 2023

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