Java Developer Job in Nairobi Kenya

About Us

Shujaa Solutions Ltd is a leading software development company specializing in mobile technologies. Incorporated in 2008, the company employs bleeding edge technologies in producing both corporate and mass market solutions.

Position: Java Developer
 

Employment Terms: Contract
 

Number of Openings: 1
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Key Technologies

• J2EE technologies - JSP, Servlets, Hibernate.
• Java application servers - Glassfish or other
• J2ME and any other mobile programming knowledge
• IDEs: Eclipse, Ant, Wireless Toolkit
• Database Development: Postgres / MySQL. Oracle a plus.
• XML/XSLT
• UML
• Some networking knowledge
• Basic Internet security including SSL, certificates and keys
• Working with open source frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate
• Version control
• Various testing methodologies and frameworks e.g. JUnit for Unit Testing
• Linux or Unix experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high quality software with an emphasis on standards compliance and use of industry best practices
• Software to be primarily developed on Linux
• Evaluates hardware or software product alternatives and makes recommendations
• Work closely with other team members to ensure consistency in coding standards and approaches, and to optimize any synergy and re-use opportunities
• Develop detailed specifications, create and review code and assess impact on other applications
• Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology. 
• Ensure that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural principles.
• Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions. 
• Anticipate obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues. 
• Active participation in issue resolution.

Qualifications:

• College or University degree in IT-related field.
• 0 to 2 years experience.
• Knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design methods and techniques including MVC.
• Demonstrates solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates good leadership skills and independence.
• Knowledge of GSM networks an asset.

Apply To: careers@shujaa.co.ke

Compensation and Benefits

Shujaa Solutions offers competitive wages and a comprehensive selection of benefit options.

You can visit us at www.shujaa.co.ke or write to careers@shujaa.co.ke for more information.