Main Job Functions:

• To develop and test software products, applications and API’s, using common programming languages, as per agreed specifications of requesting department.
• Support different frameworks and requirements for application, API services and infrastructure to enable effective services to MTN Uganda.
• Development of technical documents to be used for new products including technical specifications, technical manuals
• Deriving trends in performance from statistics as well as from customer complaints to provide long term solutions to identified problems.
• Research, define and propose new trends and services in terms of application and API development to enable best-in-class innovative solutions and services.
• Manage and oversee application and API operations and ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and meeting required business KPI’s and targets.
• Development of scripts to ensure efficient collection of statistics and generation of required reports
• Ensure changes on applications platforms are carried out as specified and within specified time frames to ensure Company KPIs.
• Manage, develop and grow the Apps development team.
• Work closely with Digital Platforms & Delivery teams to validate new solutions, design service blueprints and ensure quick implementation processes.
• Use the approved tools and technologies to support team members and the services they provide.
• Ensure platforms and services are operated according to internal standards, MTN group technology and legal and security requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering
• Relevant certification / accreditation as required for role.
• Programing skills, Knowledge of Microservices Architecture, UNIX/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration skills.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in relevant sector/industry/ area of specialization
• Experience in managing and growing software development team
• Software development experience with key focus on microservices architecture
• Understanding of API design and application lifecycle management process

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Flexibility – the ability to adapt and change in the light of changing circumstances / new information.
• Negotiation skills
• Quality management skills
• Risk management skills
• Strong “can-do attitude” combined with an ability to use minimum resources to get maximum outputs.