Job Summary
The purpose of the job is to ensure Liberty has good levels of automation in line with modern systems by identifying, developing or deploying and maintaining various business applications and systems in line with the ICT strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Managerial
- Lead the identification, development or deployment and maintenance of various business applications and systems in line with the ICT Strategy
- Lead the efforts to assess feasibility of proposed ICT requirements from departments and advise on software packages and integration with existing Liberty platforms and architecture
- Ensure that software development projects meet business requirements and goals
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated plans for business software administration
- Develop train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff in the unit to achieve their highest levels of performance
Operational
- Liaise regularly with Business Unit’s executive leadership, business project sponsors and other key stakeholders to develop application strategies, business requirements, application design, technical specifications, test and deployment plans
- Ensure business continuity for all critical systems and spearhead continuous testing of BCP with end users
- Responsible for managing, administering, monitoring and maintaining the enterprise databases
- Ensure high availability and system performance for the users
- Ensure that appropriate controls/tests are in place to support the controlled transition of application development changes into the live ICT environment
- Lead the efforts with system implementers through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Cycle to deliver automation solutions that meet Liberty needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
- Relevant Certification in Software Technologies:
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA): Java SE Programmer.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: MCSD
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP): Java SE Programmer.
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP): Java ME Mobile Application Developer
Experience
At least 6 years of experience in ICT Software development or deployment or implementation, three of which should be in a supervisory position.
Competencies
- ITIL Governance Standards Enterprise Architecture strategy development and implementation
- Disaster recovery planning Business continuity planning
- IT Security and Security appliances Broad knowledge of systems management/development/implementation methods
- Strong technical skill/knowledge in business applications
- Knowledge of applications and database administration
- IT project management knowledge
Application Procedure
If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to [email protected] by 13th December 2024 clearly stating the job title on the subject heading. Liberty Life is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages diversity.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes and in accordance with the privacy statement on our website www.liberty.co.ke.
