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maboko
Software Developer
Job Information:
M-KOPA is a mobile technology company that uses mobile payments to offer consumer financing for energy products and services, targeted at off-grid users.
The M-KOPA payment system uses mobile payments as a way to pay slowly for renewable energy for a range of applications such as solar lighting or mobile charging.
M-KOPA is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to help in the process of developing the growing M-KOPA system.
Background
M-KOPA was founded in 2011 following a successful commercial pilot using mobile services to collect payments for use of energy.
The company’s first scaled commercial application is off-grid solar power systems, undergoing commercial roll-out across Kenya from May 2012.
M-KOPA was incubated by Signal Point Partners (www.signalpointpartners.com).
The partners and management team of M-KOPA include several former executives responsible for the initiation and scaling of M-PESA, the award-winning mobile financial service platform in Kenya.
M-KOPA has strong international investors to help scale its business.
The Position
Title: Software Developer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date: March 2013
Reporting to: Head of Technology
Responsibilities Include
Job Information:
M-KOPA is a mobile technology company that uses mobile payments to offer consumer financing for energy products and services, targeted at off-grid users.
The M-KOPA payment system uses mobile payments as a way to pay slowly for renewable energy for a range of applications such as solar lighting or mobile charging.
M-KOPA is seeking a skilled and motivated Software Developer to help in the process of developing the growing M-KOPA system.
Background
M-KOPA was founded in 2011 following a successful commercial pilot using mobile services to collect payments for use of energy.
The company’s first scaled commercial application is off-grid solar power systems, undergoing commercial roll-out across Kenya from May 2012.
M-KOPA was incubated by Signal Point Partners (www.signalpointpartners.com).
The partners and management team of M-KOPA include several former executives responsible for the initiation and scaling of M-PESA, the award-winning mobile financial service platform in Kenya.
M-KOPA has strong international investors to help scale its business.
The Position
Title: Software Developer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date: March 2013
Reporting to: Head of Technology
Responsibilities Include
- Developing web
based software using C# on the ASP.NET MVC Framework.
- Clear and
concise technical documentation
- Engaging
business users and the technology team in order to come up with solid
software solutions
- Supporting end
users of the M-KOPA system
Skills
& Experience
- At least 3 years
of experience in building solutions using C#
- Strong
understanding of using ORMs such as NHibernate and Entity Framework
- Excellent
knowledge of MS SQL Server
- Experience in
Test Driven Development
- Experience in
working with messaging systems such as MSMQ and RabbitMQ
- Strong
analytical and problem solving skills with an attention to detail
- Self-motivated
with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage own time with
changing priorities
- A results
oriented individual who thrives working in a fast paced environment
- Excellent
interpersonal skills with a willingness to go the extra mile to assist
other team members
Only candidates who can demonstrate sufficient competence
will be shortlisted and contacted.
To Apply:
http://www.m-kopa.com/jobs/apply/5761/
To Apply:
http://www.m-kopa.com/jobs/apply/5761/
