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Systems Analyst – Solutions Development (Expired)

Recruiter / Employer: The Standard Group PLC
Contract: Not Specified
Salary: Confidential
Status: Expired

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 smart, creative, futuristic and ambitious individual to join the ICT team in the following capacity:

                                 SYSTEMS ANALYST – SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT REPORTING TO BUSINESS SYSTEMS MANAGER

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Standard Group PLC runs a wide range of integrated application platforms managing its core operations across the business. We are looking for an experienced Systems Analyst Solutions Development with expertise in web and application development platforms to join the ICT team. Reporting to the Business Systems Manager, successful candidates will be working closely with business functional and consulting teams to perform day-to-day solutions development, database administrations and development, and supporting user operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Successful candidate will responsible for designing, development and rollout of ICT solutions to support core business processes and operations. He/she will also be carry out management and administration of all databases in our business environment, designing and development of database applications and general systems administration tasks. The project tasks will involve working closely with a team of functional users and consultants in gathering and documenting requirements for business solutions, designing, developing or rolling out of the solutions in accordance to business requirements. The role is also responsible for the supervision of the solutions development team, including coordination and delivery of all development tasks

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather, analyze and document business requirements for ICT solutions
  • Designing, development, testing and rollout of ICT business solutions
  • Maintaining and enhancing existing business solutions and processes
  • Development and implementation of required changes in accordance with set out change management process and procedures.
  • Management and Administration of all core database systems and applications to ensure availability, performance, and security
  • Provide training, technical support and assistance to business users in core operational areas.
  • Prepares and maintains technical program documentation including specifications, test conditions, test plans, and test data.
  • Advising the business on ICT solutions and products, process improvements, technologies, and general operational matters
  • Coordinate the implementation and delivery of ICT solutions and applications
  • Performing Projects Management tasks for all solutions development projects

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in IT-related field from a recognized university
  • At least 2 – 3 years’ development experience
  • Knowledge and proficiency in Web applications development and integration
  • Development proficiency in Java, PHP, Json, Javascript, DotNet etc.
  • Experience in Linux administration and applications
  • Database design and development in MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, Sybase etc.
  • Advanced SQL programming
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and APIs
  • Certification in Software Development and ITIL will be an added advantage
  • Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle process
  • Project management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

If you possess the above qualifications and have the drive to meet the challenges, send your resume and cover letter to  [email protected]  not later than 6th  June , 2023.

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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