Job Title: Senior
Software Engineer
Organization: Umeme
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Manager:
Software Services
About US:
Umeme is a public
company cross listed on both the Uganda Securities Exchange and the Nairobi Securities
Exchange with over 6,483 shareholders, including high value international
institutional investors. Umeme operates under a concession with a structural
monopoly in the distribution of electricity across Uganda, distributing 99% of
electricity in Uganda through a single buyer model.
Job Summary: The Senior Software Engineer will be
responsible for the design, development, implementation and Level 3 support of
IT solutions to address business needs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with internal clients to prepare comprehensive IT solutions
that meet/ exceed client objectives for new and existing systems /
applications - Research and innovate – build / maintain solutions to meet client
expectations and project deliverables - In partnership with other team members, ensure a close relationship
is maintained with internal clients, in order to keep informed of their
business needs and direction - Build and maintain end-user tools in support of operations
- Assist in the development of Systems Integration and Performance
Test plans - Mentor, coach and offer guidance to junior team members
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Umeme Senior Software Engineer job
vacancy must hold an honors degree in Computer Science or a related field - Certification in software development / programming
- At least five years of experience of working in an environment
providing software solutions - Proven experience in designing solution to address business needs
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience and ability to lead a Software Development team
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- High level of technical competency
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with
others - Honesty and Integrity
- Persistence, and the ability to follow through and bring tasks to
completion
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should first fill out their application
forms online at the link below.
Deadline: 7th June 2019
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