Systems Developers at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority in Nairobi, Kenya
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under CAP 394 of the Laws of Kenya ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ with a Vision ‘to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation’ is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following position.
Systems Developer – 2 Posts
Reporting to Senior Systems Analyst, ICT Department at the KCAA Headquarters, the Systems Developer’s job purpose is to analyse, design, develop, implement, maintain and support Information Systems
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop, improve and support IT systems as per user requirements.
- Customize vendor software to suit user specifications.
- Deploy new system to the user and train them on the features of the system
- Assist system analysts in system‘s documentation, configurations and formation of user requirement specifications.
- Maintain all the programming files and codes for the application systems.
- Take part in the selection of vendor software and advise appropriately.
- Prepare and keep all the system’s manuals and assist systems administrator in systems backup.
- Host various systems in various hosting platforms.
- Assist in support and maintenance of new and existing systems.
- Carry out any other responsibilities allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- A degree in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized University.
- A Masters degree in IT will be an added advantage.
- Professional training in systems analysis and design or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Extensive knowledge in enterprise software applications and data processing
- Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in systems development which includes system analysis, design, development, implementation and maintenance, database design and implementation of web-based systems
Knowledge and skills
- Expertise in Software development in .Net, PHP and Java Environments
- In depth knowledge of relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL
- Ability to host application Systems in IIS 6, IIS 7, Apache and Equivalent platforms
- Knowledge of modern web development techniques like AJAX or Teleriks
- Knowledge of writing and integrating programs and transferring information using APIs and SOAPs
- A good command of system implementation methodologies
- Proficiency in internet, computer and system security operations
Personal Attributes
- Self motivated person, able to work under minimum supervision
- Proactive and dynamic
- Excellent Organisation and Communications Skills
Interested candidates are requested to forward their application letters attaching copies of certificates, other relevant testimonials and an upto-date CV indicating daytime telephone contact and full contacts details of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 2nd November 2012
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P. O BOX 30163 – 00100
NAIROBI
E-mail: info@kcaa.or.ke
NB: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
