Jubilee Life Insurance IT Manager Jobs in Kenya
Jubilee Life Insurance IT Manager Jobs in Kenya
Job DescriptionWe currently have an exciting career opportunity for IT Manager, Limited (JLIL).
The position holder will report to the Head of ICT and will be based at Head Office in Nairobi.
The role holder will be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of multi-platform web applications.
The role holder should have experience to participate in the entire app lifecycle, right from the conception stage, delivery and post launch support.
The role holder will also work closely and oversee the IT and core business application teams to deploy end-to-end and seamless applications that integrate with the wider Jubilee digital apps eco systems.
Responsibilities
Deliver across the entire Web/App lifecycle starting from conception, design, build, deployment, test and release to app stores and support
Working closely with Web app developers to deploy seamless multi-platform and responsive apps
Conceptualize, build, test and realize digital applications
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
Build prototypes at technical scoping stage of projects
Work with the Web developers to create and maintain a robust framework while supporting the core business applications and other customer focus initiatives.
Work with the vendor developers to build and integrate user interfaces, creating compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
Standardizing the platforms to minimize duplication of effort and improve time-to-market timelines
Continuously re-factoring to optimize performance levels of the apps
Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the web technologies space
Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Attend industry events/ conferences. Should also be able to present during these events.
Obtain sign-off on newly developed applications and features
Design and build the unit, system and integration tests for web
application code
Qualifications
Team Spirit
Creativity
Learning on the Fly
Dealing with Ambiguity
Presentation Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
User Engagement
Attention to Detail
Understanding of compiled languages
Strong Knowledge of PLSQL, SQLite, MySQL or similar database management systems
Experience on web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, Android, jQuery, Ajax
Experience building web and native apps
Experience using social media APIs Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server (DART)
Experience using and setting up version control (e.g. SVN, GIT)
Excellent debugging and optimization skills
LAMP development experience
Oracle APEX development experience
Working with PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend) & PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
Working with a content management system e.g. Drupal, Site Core, Joomla
Degree in a Computer & Telecommunications field
Relevant Professional Qualification
Minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience in responsive web applications development environments
Knowledge of the financial, and especially insurance industry, is an added advantage
A thorough understanding of how to interpret customer needs and translate them into technical specifications
Administration of version control server
How to Apply:
If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via Recruitment@jubileekenya.com quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 15th December 2020.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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