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Job Summary: 

A leader who will develop and coordinate the overall strategies (i.e. provide strategic guidance) on software for operation with the sole aim of enhancing productivity, efficiency and business continuity within the organization. Responsible for the successful design, implementation and operation of all the company’s IT (software) programs and projects with the desired outcome being the main driver.

Responsibilities:

• Define, develop and implement the required strategies, policies, procedures, rules and standards that guide the team and its activities based on business objectives, deliverables and outcomes.
• Supervise planning, tracking and execution of all IT solution (software) related activities within the organization.
• Tracking and reporting on program/project performance to the executive team and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the management of budget, resources and their appropriate allocations etc. as it relates to IT (software) projects.
• Identification and management of risks, threats, issues etc. in collaboration with relevant stakeholders i.e. senior management, third-party solution providers etc.
• Lead the IT (software) team/projects to ensure delivery within the agreed timeline and budget and that it meets business needs.
• Engage third-party solution providers on solutions, cost and implementations.
• Engage in technical conversations with third-party solution providers on the best approach to address business needs.
• Champion innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges. Could be an improvement on existing systems or new solutions.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with the organization’s strategic goals and technological capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Computer/Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree or project management is a plus).
• Oustanding leadership and organizational skills.
• Proven work experience in project/program management (methodologies/techniques) and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting, requirement-gathering techniques, process modelling, and documentation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant tools such as Microsoft Office, Asana, Smartsheet, Clickup, etc.
• Proven work experience in database development/management using MySql and MongoDB.
• Proven experience in API development/integration.
• Knowledgeable in cloud computing platform deployment and management e.g. AWS, DigitalOcean.
• At least 3 years of working experience in a similar capacity or role.

N.B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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Job Summary: 

The Software Engineer should have a solution-oriented mindset, and an in-depth knowledge of software development processes, technical evaluation and testing of solutions/systems. The individual will collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that required technical capabilities are adequately captured in requirements and risks are addressed in documentation; engage in technical conversations with third-party solutions providers, integrations to APIS and management of all software-related requirements within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with solutions providers in the management and improvement of existing solutions/systems to ensure business continuity.
• Improve, and fix issues with existing solutions when required.
• Subject specialist/solutions provider for all software/application-related conversations/issues within the organization.
• Collaborate with the business Analyst and internal stakeholders in the design of solutions that meet business needs i.e. ensure all technical-related capabilities, risks etc. are reflected in the document, workflows, use cases etc.
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst on all coding requirements including but not limited to API integrations.
• Engage in technical conversations with third-party solution providers on the best approach to address business needs.
• Propose innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with the organization’s strategic goals and technological capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and third-party technology solution providers.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to various audiences.
• Identify and communicate potential risks or deviations from the plan to the business analyst.
• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing, and validation of implemented solutions.
• Ensure that delivered solutions meet the specified requirements and are of high quality.
• Identify areas for process optimization and efficiency enhancement.
• Recommend process improvements and assist in their implementation.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven work experience in software development using Angular and Python.
• Proven work experience in database development/management using MySql and MongoDB.
• Proven experience in API development/integration.
• Knowledgeable in cloud computing platform deployment and management e.g. AWS, DigitalOcean.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• At least 4 years of working experience in a similar capacity or role.

N.B: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.