Job Title: GNIS Developer
Organization:
Umeme
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Umeme Limited is the
largest energy distributor in Uganda, distributing 97 percent of all
electricity used in the country. The shares of the stock of the company are
listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange and are cross listed on the Nairobi
Stock Exchange.
Job Summary: The GNIS Developer is an important role in the
Umeme network Plant & systems operations. The GNIS developer is responsible
for the development of customized GNIS applications as per approved GIS
application development policies, standards, processes and procedures to meet
business needs and automate key functions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Document
user GNIS user requirements and specifications for the development of the GNIS
system and applications.
·
Produce
clean and efficient code, based on specifications for the automation and
management of GNIS system and applications.
·
Integrate
GNIS software components and third-party programs for efficient execution of
business operations.
·
Test,
verify and deploy GNIS applications and systems for the business to strengthen
network planning and operations.
·
Troubleshoot,
debug and upgrade existing GNIS applications
·
Track
performance, gather and evaluate user feedback on GNIS system and supporting
third-party applications.
·
Recommend
and execute improvements on GNIS applications.
·
Create
technical documentation for reference, version control and reporting for the
GNIS systems & supporting applications.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the Umeme GNIS Developer job vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or its equivalent, Software Engineering
or Information Technology from a recognized/chartered university.
·
Two
years’ experience in test-driven application development environment in particular
for GNIS applications.
·
Knowledge
of coding languages (e.g. C++, Python, Java, JavaScript.
·
Experience
with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks.
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Ability
to learn new languages and technologies.
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Must be
Mission Driven & Aligned;
·
Must
possess high levels of Commitment
·
Good
communicator and listener.
·
Good
appreciation of stakeholders within own work area
·
Must be
customer-centric
·
Decisive
and agile
·
Accountable
& strives for excellence.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 10th March 2020
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