Supervisor, Software Development at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for design, development, and maintenance of KRA back-end systems for tax and customs revenue collection. The person shall leverage on the latest enterprise technologies, including Java, Spring Boot, object-oriented programming (OOP), and cloud technologies, to deliver scalable and secure enterprise solutions.

Duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement scalable and high-performance backend systems for KRA tax and customs revenue collection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business analysts, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and develop backend APIs and micro services using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement object-oriented programming principles and best practices to design and implement clean, modular, and reusable code.
• Utilize cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, to design and deploy highly available and scalable backend systems.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive KRA and customer data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Design and optimize database schemas and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring high performance and data integrity.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to define and implement API contracts, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend components.
• Drive the adoption of software development best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration, to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment of backend systems.
• Collaborate closely with quality assurance teams to define and implement backend testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests.
• Upskill and keep up with industry trends and advancements in backend technologies, frameworks, and best practices, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
• Document technical specifications, API requirements, and deployment guides to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date information.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or related field from a recognized Institution.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in Taxation, Revenue System, and Large Enterprise applications is an added advantage.

Demonstrate Technical proficiency in Java OOP and any of the following: -

• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
• AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Systems Modelling and Design Techniques
• Process Modelling and Design Techniques
• Java, .NET
• API integrations using Java, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and related technologies.
• SQL, and ORM frameworks

Key Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Strong decision-making skills
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Resilience and adaptability
• Time management skills
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity