Description
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We are pleased to announce thefollowing vacancy in the Digital IT Department within the Technology . Inkeeping with our current business needs, we are looking for persons who meetsthe criteria indicated below.
Detailed Description
Reporting to Business Engagement Manager – Financial Services , theposition holder will develop technical solutions designs for business problems,utilizing available IT assets. Act as technical lead on IT systems projects,providing and articulating forward-looking technical proposals forimplementation either to cover existing functionality gaps or to generate newinnovative solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
Engage with various teams, ranging from business and the immediatedevelopment team who need to understand and buy in to the architecture, rightthrough to the extended team of those people who will have an interest in thearchitecture from a security, database, operations, and maintenance or supportpoint of view. Translate documented businessrequirements into a technical solution design for implementation. Leading with development teams toensure business intent is understood and effectively carried into developmentphases. Collaboratively oversee thedevelopment of the solution as per agreed architecture, evolving it throughoutthe delivery in the face of changing requirements and feedback from the team. Set baseline through introduction ofstandards and working practices such as coding standards, design principles andtools. Ensure that the architecture is being implemented consistentlyacross the team through regular code reviews. Experimenting by building prototypes, frameworks and foundationsto be consumed by the technical team. Responsible for making technology decisions by considering allrisk factors, reviewed and evaluated with all the relevant stakeholders ofinterest. Contribute to Architecture Review Board (ARB) on monthly basis.
Qualifications
Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related degree from reputable education institution. 3+ technical background in software development inclusive of databases, applications, Infrastructure, cloud development , 2+ years experience in solutions architecture and system design. Experience of software development lifecycle is essential, in agile and waterfall methodologies. Certification in Solution Architecture and Certificate in Cloud expertise will be an added advantage. A “hands-on software architect” capable of sharing software development experience with the rest of the team, which in turn helps them better understand how the architecture is viewed from a development perspective. Domain experience in financial services, financial technologies will be an added advantage. Strong business acumen and leadership mindset Ability to drive initiatives without any formal authority in an ambiguous environment Ability to mentor/coach developers and other solution architects in architecture principles Proven track record in designing and implementing large scale, complex projects delivering IT/Telco customer solutions; demonstrable leadership skills and organizational experience Ability to communicate and influence others.
Noteto Applicants
As partof our recruitment process, we will request the below documentation which willbe required as soft copies at a later stage of the process.
Anupdated CV with a confirmation of three referees- 2 must be professional andmust have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague inthe same professional field. If the referees are within the same organizationthat you are working with, you will need to confirm to us that it’s okay tocontact them in writing (via email). This also includes all references withinthe Human Resources department. Scannedcopy of certificate of good conduct from the CID (Less than 1 year old) -Applicable to Kenyans Only Scannedcopy of certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) – Applicable to Kenyans only Scanned copy of University Certificate Scanned copy of your National ID / Passport-Legal Form of Identification
How to Apply
If youfeel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience ,kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on therecruitment portal and then click on the apply button.Remember to attach your updated resume .
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)and Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
