The Standard Group PLC is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest. Our various media platforms include:  The Standard Newspaper, KTN, KTN News, btv, Farmers T.V, Radio Maisha, Vybez Radio, Spice FM, The Nairobian Weekly Newspaper and Standard Digital.  As part of strengthening our operations, we are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and highly motivated team player to join the Digital  team in the following capacity:

WEB DEVELOPER

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB.

Reporting to the Reader Revenue Manager, the incumbent is responsible for developing applications and updating existing products to adapt to the changing technologies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing web applications and updating existing products to adapt to the changing technologies;
• Supporting Editorial and video team with SEO and development of microsites.
• Troubleshooting, debug and upgrade existing platforms.
• Backing up files from Web sites to local directories for recovery.
• Monitor website performance and ensure stability.
• Collaborate with UX/UI and Web designers in developing and optimizing web applications to enhance user experience.
• Work with other developers and Server Admin to ensure regular file and database backups to local directories for recovery
• Training the support, data and editorial team on how to use the developed web application.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent from a recognised institution.
• 2-3 years’ work relevant work experience and deep understanding of digital space.
• Proficient in PHP(Laravel), JQuery, HTML5, CSS and VueJS
• Experience with large-scale distributed storage and database systems (SQL or NoSQL, e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
• Robust knowledge of mobile apps development in native Android.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.

SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of independent judgment.
• Robust knowledge of digital analytics and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Analytical mindset with a high degree of curiosity and inquisitiveness.
• Team player.
• Creative problem solver.

If you possess the above qualifications and have the determination to excel, please send your application to   [email protected]    not later than   Friday, 15th  July 2022.

The Standard Group PLC is an equal opportunity employer and as such, canvassing of any form will lead to automatic disqualification

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY FEES FOR THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS