PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER *PRODUCT DEVELOPEMENT ENGINEER* *REF: VAS-PDE-AUG09* Reporting to the Principal Product Development Engineer, the incumbent will be responsible for web development and evolution of the Safaricom web-portal including integration to related web services. Web development duties will include but not limited to specification, design, development, validation, documentation and evolution of the web services, performance management, ensuring integrity of the web serves, maintenance and fault management, and research on web technologies and standards. *Key Responsibilities* *Application & Web Services Development:* Evaluating new and existing features and requirements; Development and integrating features and requirements according to specification through collaboration with peers in the development and initiation of new software programs and application; Validation by overseeing the quality assurance of application logic, data processing and error resolution; Configuration of versions and release management. *Fault Management & Support:* Liaise with software and hardware suppliers for prompt rectification of any problems; Liaise with network administrators, information security to maintain network availability and integrity of the web applications; Track software advisories and releases to ensure application integrity. *Performance Management:* Report on a weekly basis on the KPI of the applications and web services; Plan through tracking of web services KPI to ensure optimal service performance and plan for growth in capacity and licenses. *Minimum Requirements* - Bachelors Degree in a Technical field – Telecommunications, Engineering or Information Technology; - Strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design; - Extensive programming experience in C++ and Java ( Strong OO Skills preferred) - Java developer ( Java 2 platform Enterprise Edition including CORBA technology for interaction with existing applications) - Object oriented Analysis and design ( OOAD) - Database design and development, and data modeling (SQL) - Web technologies and applications servers ( HTML/ XHTML, XML, SOAP, Web 2.0, ASP, JSP, Apache, Tomcat) - Scripting languages( JAVASCript, PHP, Python) - Content Management tools ( Mambo, Joomla, Blog) - Graphic design tools (dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop) - Experience in software life-cycle development process including requirements definition, prototyping, proof of concept design, interface implementation, testing and maintenance; - Experience with multiple operating systems (Solaris, Linux, HP-UX); web application server (Web logic); in agile software development processes and triage; and experience with several relational databases (Oracle, SOL Server, My SQL). - Must have good communication and documentation skills as well as organization skills - Must be highly committed, confident, enthusiastic, a self starter and a team player with good interpersonal skills - Must have attention to details, be results oriented and able to meet strict deadlines. If you feel that you are up to the challenge and posses the necessary qualification and experience please send your resume and application letter indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title to the address below. The deadline for application is 17th August 2009. *The Resourcing Manager* *Safaricom Ltd* *Nairobi* *hr@safaricom.co.ke*