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Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical web and mobile applications using cutting-edge technologies, including but not limited to Java, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.Full Stack Development: Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, with expertise in building responsive user interfaces, RESTful APIs, and integrating databases (SQL, NoSQL) to deliver end-to-end application functionality.AWS Cloud Services: Utilize… Show more Application Development: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical web and mobile applications using cutting-edge technologies, including but not limited to Java, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.Full Stack Development: Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, with expertise in building responsive user interfaces, RESTful APIs, and integrating databases (SQL, NoSQL) to deliver end-to-end application functionality.AWS Cloud Services: Utilize AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) to build scalable and cost-effective cloud-native applications, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.SOAP API Integration: Successfully integrate SOAP-based APIs into applications, ensuring seamless communication with external systems and data sources.Kafka Event Streaming: Implement Kafka event streaming architecture for real-time data processing, enabling efficient data ingestion, event-driven microservices, and data analytics.Microservices Architecture: Design and develop microservices-based applications, promoting modularity, scalability, and ease of maintenance through containerization and orchestration .Version Control and CI/CD: Implement version control (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes and ensure rapid and reliable application releases.Code Quality Assurance: Enforce code quality through code reviews, automated testing (unit, integration, and end-to-end), and code analysis tools, resulting in fewer defects and improved code maintainability.Security Compliance: Ensure application security by implementing best practices, security libraries, and conducting regular security assessments to protect against vulnerabilities.Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture, codebase, and development processes for knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members. Show less

Dar Es Salaam

Technical Leadership and Vision: Provide visionary technical leadership for a team of 12 engineers and IT professionals, setting the strategic direction for the company's technology initiatives. Spearhead the development and execution of the technology roadmap to align with business goals and drive innovation.Innovative Solutions: Actively engage in the hands-on development of groundbreaking technology solutions, including identity management, fintech platforms, and digital payment… Show more Technical Leadership and Vision: Provide visionary technical leadership for a team of 12 engineers and IT professionals, setting the strategic direction for the company's technology initiatives. Spearhead the development and execution of the technology roadmap to align with business goals and drive innovation.Innovative Solutions: Actively engage in the hands-on development of groundbreaking technology solutions, including identity management, fintech platforms, and digital payment systems. Lead by example, contributing code, architecture design, and technical expertise to ensure successful project outcomes.Cross-Market Expertise: Leveraged hands-on experience to navigate and address the unique challenges of diverse African markets, including Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, North Sudan, Kenya, and Rwanda. Provided direct oversight and guidance on technology implementations in these regions to ensure effective market penetration.Digital Transformation: Played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation across multiple sectors, personally overseeing the development and deployment of digital solutions. Contributed hands-on expertise to streamline processes in sales force automation, supply chain optimization, retail management, and other critical areas.Client Collaboration: Actively worked with high-profile clients from Telecom, Fintech, FMCG, Supply Chain and Logistics, Retail, Consumer Markets, and Non-Profits. Led client-facing technical discussions and provided hands-on guidance to ensure that bespoke IT solutions met and exceeded client expectations.Technical Problem-Solving: Personally led the resolution of critical technical challenges and bottlenecks, applying hands-on expertise in coding, debugging, and performance optimization to maintain project timelines and ensure successful project outcomes.Mentorship and Team Growth: Actively mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the development team. Show less

Hurlinghum Nairobi

Full Stack Development: Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, specializing in creating dynamic and responsive web applications. Utilize a variety of technologies, including but not limited to PHP, Javascript, jQuery, and Python, to deliver comprehensive solutions.API Integration: Successfully integrate third-party APIs and services, enabling seamless data exchange and functionality enhancement. Proficient in RESTful and GraphQL API development and… Show more Full Stack Development: Proficient in both front-end and back-end development, specializing in creating dynamic and responsive web applications. Utilize a variety of technologies, including but not limited to PHP, Javascript, jQuery, and Python, to deliver comprehensive solutions.API Integration: Successfully integrate third-party APIs and services, enabling seamless data exchange and functionality enhancement. Proficient in RESTful and GraphQL API development and consumption.Database Management: Design, implement, and optimize relational (SQL) to store and retrieve data efficiently. Create complex queries, manage data migrations, and ensure data integrity.UI/UX Design Collaboration: Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes and design mockups into interactive and visually appealing user interfaces. Ensure user-centric design principles are implemented.Version Control and CI/CD: Utilize version control systems like Git for collaborative development and implement continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate testing and deployment processes.Scalability and Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks through profiling and optimization techniques. Implement caching strategies and load balancing for improved application responsiveness.Security Measures: Implement security best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms, to safeguard applications against vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing to ensure the reliability and functionality of applications. Implement automated testing scripts using tools like Jest and Selenium.Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of application architecture, codebase, and development processes for future reference and onboarding of new team members. Show less

Upper Hill Nairobi

Defining system objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.Developing user interfaces to Internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.Recommending system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development… Show more Defining system objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.Developing user interfaces to Internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.Recommending system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.Integrating applications by designing database architecture and server scripting; studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.Completing applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contributing to team meetings; troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.Supporting and developing junior web application developers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities. Show less

Kilimani

Support the analytic needs of business units by analyzing web traffic using click-stream tools such as ClickTracks, Omniture etc. Using standard BI tools, such as Brio or Business Objects, to produce reports relating to outcomes.Creating holistic dashboards by pulling data from different data sources and websites for presentations to senior management team.Collaborating with external partners such as Agencies to assist with data collection and reporting.Lead… Show more Support the analytic needs of business units by analyzing web traffic using click-stream tools such as ClickTracks, Omniture etc. Using standard BI tools, such as Brio or Business Objects, to produce reports relating to outcomes.Creating holistic dashboards by pulling data from different data sources and websites for presentations to senior management team.Collaborating with external partners such as Agencies to assist with data collection and reporting.Lead driving core insights from the data to suggest, create and execute multivariate or a/b/c tests that drive fundamental improvements to the site experience. Show less

Business Information Technology - Bbit, Information Technology, Second Class Honours ( Upper Division )

Bsc It, Information Technology

Bachelors of Business & Information Technology