Safaricom IT Solutions Architect Job in Kenya

Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!Ref: TECHOLOGY-ITSA

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Product & Services Development Department within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Systems Analysis & Architecture the holder of the position will create technical solutions for business problems, utilizing available IT assets. 

The role holder will act as the technical subject matter expert on IT systems, providing and articulating forward-looking technical proposals for implementation either to cover existing functionality gaps or to generate new innovative commercial products and business services. He/She will also act as an Information Technology evangelist to business.

Key Responsibilities:Translate documented business requirements into a technical solution design for implementation;Collaboratively oversee the development of the solution as per agreed architecture;Provide solution architecture input into all new system tenders;Maintain up to date EA documentation;Maintain updated IT service catalogue documentation;Proactively communicate to business stakeholders on the available IT capabilities.Degree in Science/computer science/Engineering/Business related.Solution Architecture skills ( Advanced level);5 years of software development experience in a busy IT development environment, 2 years of which must include experience in systems analysis and design;Advanced skills in logical and physical data modeling, relational databases;Experience in multiple programming languages and Web services;Experience with both UNIX and Windows platforms are necessary;Knowledge of networking-TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing;Knowledge of security-encryption (SSL), certificates, firewalls, VPN, IPSec, etc;Experience integrating products into legacy systems;Communication and interpersonal skills;Problem solving skills;Decision making skills;Desire to continually learn new skillsExperience in cloud and managed services will be an added advantage.If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Thursday 5th December 2013.

The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi 

via E-mail to hr@safaricom.co.ke

Graduate Architect Job in Kenya

Our client is a Registered Architectural and Interior Design Company that has been in existence for 17 years. They have been involved in projects of varying magnitude, type and complexity.

They provide services such as: master plan, schematic design, design development, interior design, contract documentation, construction administration and post occupancy evaluation. 

They are looking for a Graduate Architect.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

To work with the Principal Architect, Architects and other members of the team to provide the needed support to ensure clients are provided the products and services, quickly, efficiently in the manner that the client required them in.Be able to supervise/ direct the staff according to the projects being carried outThe candidate should be able to work well with computers especially programs that are related to ArchitectureHave initiative to be able to include new products and innovations from suppliers into clients work and designsBe able to perform the work to the required standards to ensure that at the function and process and activities at each stage meet the required qualityBe flexible and be able to realign work to the clients needs to ensure that clients get what they asked forBachelor of Architecture from a recognized universityKnowledge of Architectural computer programsBe goals result orientatedStrong planning and organising skills including a thorough and methodical approach and ability to prioritiseAble to work under pressure and with short time lines, schedule and prioritize projects, accept criticism and other ideasBe a team player who is a problem solver, enthusiastic, highly motivatedPersonal drive and enthusiasmAble to accept criticism and feedbackFlexibility/ResponsivenessCreativityAble to multi-taskHave good interpersonal skills and communication skillsAbility to work well with others If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke, indicating the title (Graduate Assistant) on the subject line by 24th July 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not charge for interviews.