Job description
OKAKI is seeking intermediate to senior software developers to join their growing team in Nairobi, Kenya. OKAKI Africa Limited, the Kenyan subsidiary, supports OKAKI with bringing new technologies to market in the health and social service sectors in North America. Successful candidates will assist in the design, construction and enhancement of OKAKI’s custom software products and tools.
OKAKI offers technical team members excellent opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a results-oriented environment. Equally important, team members are able to contribute, through their work, to positive change and impact in community and population health.
Only residents of Kenya should apply. The position will be based in Nairobi Kenya. Applicants MUST meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered.
Applicants who DO NOT submit a CV will automatically be REJECTED.
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Four-year college degree with a major in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Good working knowledge of MS SQL Server and Transact-SQL
At least 4 years of recent experience programming in Microsoft .Net, preferably in C#
A high degree of proficiency in data modelling, SQL, and database design
Candidate must demonstrate a pattern of continual personal and professional development and at least a familiarity with current concepts in the field of software development.
Ability to work in a self-directed as well as a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Must have home office with access to fast, reliable internet connectivity
Asset Qualifications, Experience and Skills
3+ years experience with web services, SOA, or SaaS development
1+ years of recent experience developing in Silverlight or WPF
1+ years of recent experience with RIA or WCF
Proficiency in C#, XAML, and Microsoft Entity Framework (or other ORM, such as NHibernate)
Proficiency with object-oriented design and programming
Familiarity with asynchronous programming patterns, AJAX, XML, SOAP and JSON.
Proficiency in the application of design patterns
Experience with various third-party control suites (Telerik, Infragistics, etc.)
Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and software quality assurance techniques
