We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Information Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
PRINCIPAL ERP DEVELOPER
REF:IT-PERPD-NOV08
Within the Information Technology division the Principal ERP Developer will report to the Business Systems Development Manager; and the purpose of the role is to develop and offer 3rd line support of Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and bespoke oracle interfaces and software components. Provide technical leadership by assigning work, resolving technical problems, and mentoring other developers in all areas of Oracle ERP development. Develop strategic plan for the ERP system with regards to changing technologies and the opportunities therein for competitive advantage. Advise business on the best possible alternatives regarding the ERP system usage and application. Work with the support to provide quality service to internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
3rd Line support & team leadership
a) manage internal customers ensuring effective communication with the helpdesk and application support analysts
b) Ensure all issues that can not be resolved are escalated to immediate supervisor immediately.
c) Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents
d) Provide leadership, guidance & motivation to the ERP systems team members.
System Analysis
a) Conduct business user requirements analysis and specification
b) Specify computer system requirements for the solution of complex business problems and formulate designs for their solutions.
c) Perform the necessary technical designs and development functionality to ensure that business application systems can be effectively developed and implemented.
d) Interacts with clients to gather & refine requirements
Software Design & Programming
a) Design & develop front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and / or back-end database tier(s) for business applications
b) Capture business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and /or database components
c) Perform data modelling to analyze and specify data structures with an application system.
d) Support new and existing application development by creating modifications and enhancements for Oracle ERP applications and perform high level system design.
Oracle ERP
a) Review & provide input on design approach performance and base functionality
b) Ensure integration of designs across development team.
c) Design, build & test ERP components e.g. interface conversion and report programs.
d) Appropriate monitor interfaces to Oracle ERP
e) Provide training & support on oracle ERP modules and development tools
f) Ability to read & interpret technical manuals for the Oracle ERP systems, assist in creating / update oracle TAR’s
g) Ensure the effectiveness of overall systems performance.
Research & Development
a) Research & provide input on design approach, performance & base functionality improvements for various procedures and applications
b) Generate ideas to improve efficiency in software and application services offered to the business, and / or generate revenue for business.
Minimum Requirements
- University Degree in Computer Science or a technical related field.
- Posses Oracle E-Business suite Certification
- 5 years development experience with Microsoft development tools e.g. Java, VB, Fox Pro, Visual Fox Pro
- 4 years experience with RDBMS preferably MS SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase, and Informix
- 4 years experience in Oracle ERP application development, which includes systems customization and report designs.
- Knowledge in business systems modelling and data retrieval work
- Knowledge of 4GL for programming e.g. Visual basics / Oracle Application builder.
- Experience in processes and procedures management
- Excellent Communications and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical skills and detail oriented
- Excellent leadership skills
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. Deadline for application is 13th November 2008
The Resourcing Manager
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi.
Via email:
hr @ safaricom.co.ke
