Kimetrica Senior Software Developer Job opportunity in Nairobi Kenya 2013
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Vacancy: Senior Software Developer
The Kimetrica Group is an international company providing knowledge services primarily to the non-profit sector. Kimetrica Limited is based in Nairobi and works with clients throughout Africa, in Europe, and in the US.
We are seeking to recruit a senior software developer who can provide a combination of programming and application development expertise and manage projects.
The focus is on online software development and apps.
You will join a young and dynamic team that develops database applications for international clients.
Much of the work is on core research and development on cutting-edge technologies.
There are excellent opportunities to progress within the company.
The deadline for this vacancy is 23rd September 2013, though applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Key Tasks
The job holder’s key responsibilities will be:
Management of software projects using AGILE/Scrum methodologies including:
- Understanding client needs and client liaison
- Software application specification and design
- Coaching and supervision of junior developers
- Work planning and ensuring deadlines are met
- Scrum Master or Project Manager for projects
Software quality assurance and documentation:
- Ensuring code conforms with Kimetrica standards
- Supervising source control and versioning
- Supervise testing and de-bugging and engage directly in testing
- Technical documentation
Application development:
- Research into appropriate tools, methods and libraries
- Development of reports
- Database design and planning
- Development of stored procedures
- Development of high end applications, modules and functions
- Review of code
Qualifications and Experience
Required
- University degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- At least three years of experience with development of online applications
- High capacity for rapid learning
- Ability to write meaningful code in at least one common programming language
- Knowledge of object oriented programming
- Strong knowledge of database design
- Project management skills including line management and supervision
- Good English language verbal and written communications
Desirable
- Experience in a asp.net environment, C# and Javascript
- HTML5, jquery and/or android experience
- Knowledge of PostGRES/PostSQl
- Experience with mathematical and statistical functions
- Work experience with the AGILE/Scrum and Prince II methodologies
Terms and Conditions
- Nairobi based
- Two month probation period with conversion to long?term contract conditional on performance and project funding
- Highly competitive salary package
- Excellent in?house training package
To apply
Send an email and detailed CV attachment to jobs@kimetrica.com on or before 23rd September 2013.
The message should be entitled: Senior Software Developer.
In the email you should:
- Explain why you are interested in the position
- Describe how you found out about the vacancy
- Describe your career ambitions in the next 5 years
Please do not attach references, certificates or any other documents (other than the CV) to your message.
The selection process will include:
- Short-listing of candidates based on applications (unsuccessful candidates may not be notified)
- Testing of applicants’ ability to develop a database application
- One or two rounds of interviews including practical exercises and tests (successful and unsuccessful candidates will be notified at each stage)
- Verification of qualifications, employment record, and references
For more information on Kimetrica, visit www.kimetrica.com.