CHS Graduate Apprenticeship Programme

Scope of work/Objectives of this Role

Design, develop and maintain high quality and general reliable Web and mobile applications (Android supported)
Maintain and update the design specifications and source code for new applications.
Collaborate with Program team, ICT and DMU units to improve existing applications performance features.
Test the applications, identify the bugs and take measures to resolve them.
Evaluate the existing applications and implement new technologies to maximize applications efficiency.
Identify the variations of fragments and layouts of Android XML and create adaptive interfaces that work with various device form factors.
Collaborate with ERP analyst and technical team to work on different applications and ensure security aspect is implemented.
Determine the UI/UX requirements, and APIs to develop high-performing Android apps.
Collaborate with the rest of the team to ensure applications align with the organization’s goals.
To continuously find ways to advance our applications.
Engage in applications documentation and user training.

Key Responsibilities

Build responsive and adaptable software
Work with the ICT unit to find solutions to security threats, viruses, or errors that might hinder the performance of applications.
Work closely with ICT and DMU units to carry out regular security and performance checks
Remain current on technology trends to keep our applications as innovative as possible
Ensure necessary updates are completed on time.
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or related field.
Two or less years of relevant work experience
Development experience in Android App Development or Mobile App Developer.
Familiar with different versions of Android and Android SDK.
Ability to understand the requirements of business and translate them technically.
Familiar with outside data sources and APIs.
Strong knowledge of Google’s Android design principles and guidelines.
Working knowledge of emerging mobile technologies.
Experience with MySQL and SQL Server databases Good background in software development, and design
Experience with Java, C++, C#, .Net.
Good team player but also can work independently.
Good time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in application development such as Android Certified Application Developer (ATC) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Analytical skills and judgment
Teamwork and collaboration
Learning agility
Self-starter
Time management

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly quoting the position you are applying, and reference number as indicated in the subject line. Applications close on March 10, 2022. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Apply via :

vacancies@chskenya.org