Supervisor – USSD Application Developer at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department:      Corporate Support Services

Division:               ICT

Location/Work Station: Times Tower, Nairobi

Job Summary:   

• Develop an end to end ussd Solution and related Revenue collection applications. This will cover the user interface, back end APIS, where required and the database design.

Key Performance Areas:

• Deliver user requirements which are confirming through scheduled User Acceptance Tests
• Design and document a clear and scalable architecture
• Deliver working solutions within agreed timelines
• Deliver solutions that meet set acceptance criteria
• Achieve acceptable application/ USSD Efficiency, user friendliness and performance
• Deliver secure, reliable and robust application
• Develop a knowledge transfer program and develop capacity of junior developers assigned.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:            

Minimum Academic Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Degree
• Certification in Java or any development language related to USSD Development
• Certification in database management, network and software security as an added advantage

Relevant Work Experience:        

• A proven track record of progressive software development experience with a minimum of three (3) years’ proven experience in USSD & SMS development using Java. PHP and knowledge of other emerging software development tools such as Python.
• Be a team player and fit into current team  of committed  and experienced developers to build highly  scalable and responsive APIUs and UIs
• Methodology exposure: Agile and Waterfall development skills
• Good understanding of secure software development practices. Able to optimize code to ensure it meets product expectations and user specifications
• Strong system design and documentation abilities, pays attention to detail and has knowledge in data and business requirements.

Skills Required:

• A self –starter that is able to provide and commit to time estimates on intended scope of work and willing to deliver under pressure
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills and essentials
• Strong system design and documentation abilities
• Pays attention to detail
• Team Player
• Willing to work for long hours under pressure.