Senior ICT Officer – Software Engineering at ICT Authority

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Participating in the entire lifecycle of cutting edge software , from design and development to integration;
• Participating in design and creation of engineering specifications for developing systems/applications;
• Participating in developing testing plans;
• Participating in determining the development methodology to use and documenting software requirements;
• Participating in business short-term planning sessions to ensure understanding of
• business goals, direction and business requirements.
• Translating business requirements into technical requirements;
• Formulating and defining s2system scope and objective based on user needs and understanding of business processes;
• Developing, writing and communicates systems design, functional system
• specifications and functional architect urinalysis;
• Developing system test cases and validates test results during and analyse testing results
• to ensure the solution meets the needs of the business; and
• Investigating, resolving and escalating problems and developing recommendations for resolution. 

Personal Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in the public service or Private service;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information and Communication
• Technology (ICT), Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Software/Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics or in any other ICT related discipline from a recognized institution;
• Relevant Certifications in Enterprise Applications/Database systems development in any of the following fields:
  • SAP, Oracle, Microsoft,
  • C Programming Language Certified Associate (CLA),
  • C Certified Professional Programmer (CLP),
  • C Certified Senior Programmer (CLS),
  • C++ Certified Associate Programmer (CPA), f) C++ Certified Professional Programmer (CPP),
  • C++ Certified Senior Programmer (CPS), h) Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Microsoft Certified Solutions
  • Developer (MCSD),
  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA),
  • Oracle Application Express Developer Certified Expert (Oracle APEX),
  • Oracle Certified Java certifications at the Associate,
  • Professional (OCP),
  • Master (OCM) and Expert (OCE),
  • Red Hat Certified JBoss Developer – RHCJD,
  • Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Developer (CSD),
  • Java, C, C++, PHP, Objective-C, Perl and Python,
  • Oracle Certified Associate (OCA):
  • Java SE Programmer,
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP):
  • Java SE Programmer,
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP):
  • Java ME Mobile Application Developer.
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Competencies and Skills

• Analytical skills;
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize
• Excellent organizational skills
• Problem Solving
• Proven leadership skills
• Attention to details

How to apply

The following documents will be required during application

• Application Letter
• Copy of Academic Certificates
• Copy of Professional Certificates
• Copy of Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of National ID

A detailed analysis of the vacancies can be obtained from www.icta.go.ke

Application is strictly online on, use the link below:
Deadline for application is 14th June 2022