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Join Safaricom: Exciting Career Opportunities in Kenya
Overview
Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, is thrilled to announce several exciting career opportunities in our Technology Division. We are looking for dynamic and talented professionals to join our teams in the following roles: Workspace DevOps Engineer, Frontend Web Developer, Application Operations Specialist at M-Pesa Africa, and Change & Release Specialist at M-Pesa Africa. These positions offer unique chances to contribute to our innovative projects and be a part of a forward-thinking company.
1. Workspace DevOps Engineer – Kenya
Job Summary
We are seeking a Workspace DevOps Engineer to join our Digital Workspace Department within the Technology Division. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation and enhancement of our digital workspace environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, with a focus on workspace management and cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and optimize digital workspace environments.
- Implement automation for deployment processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Monitor and resolve issues related to workspace environments.
- Develop and maintain documentation for workspace configurations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Proven experience in DevOps and cloud technologies.
- Strong understanding of workspace management tools and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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2. Frontend Web Developer – Kenya
Job Summary
Safaricom is looking for a Frontend Web Developer to join our IT Department within the Technology Division. This role focuses on developing and enhancing our web applications to ensure a seamless user experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong frontend development background and a passion for creating user-friendly interfaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain user-facing features.
- Collaborate with designers and backend developers to implement UI/UX designs.
- Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Troubleshoot and debug issues related to frontend technologies.
- Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and trends.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Proven experience in frontend web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
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3. M-Pesa Africa – Application Operations Specialist – Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary
Join the M-Pesa Africa team as an Application Operations Specialist in Nairobi. This role involves overseeing the application operations of our M-Pesa services, ensuring their reliability and efficiency. We seek a highly skilled individual with a deep understanding of application operations and FinTech solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage application performance.
- Implement and support application upgrades and patches.
- Collaborate with development teams to resolve application issues.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
- Extensive experience in application operations within a FinTech environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of application monitoring tools and security practices.
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4. M-Pesa Africa – Change & Release Specialist – Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary
The Change & Release Specialist at M-Pesa Africa in Nairobi plays a critical role in managing change and release processes within our FinTech environment. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in change management and release strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage change and release processes to ensure smooth transitions.
- Coordinate with various teams to plan and execute releases.
- Monitor and report on release performance and issues.
- Develop and maintain release documentation.
- Ensure adherence to change management and release policies.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Proven experience in change management and release strategies.
- Strong understanding of release management tools and best practices.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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Application Process
To apply for any of the above positions, please follow the application instructions provided on our careers page. Ensure you submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.
Company Overview
We are the leading telecommunication company in East Africa. Our purpose is to transform lives by connecting people to people, people to opportunities and people to information. We keep over 42 million customers connected and play a critical role in the society, supporting over one million jobs both directly and indirectly while our total economic value was estimated at KES 362 Billion ($ 3.2 billion) for the 12 months through March 2021. We are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and with annual revenues of close to KES 298 Billion ($2.5 billion) as at March 2022. We were founded in 1997 as a fully owned subsidiary of Telkom Kenya before a 40 percent acquisition by Vodafone Group PLC in May 2000, and a public offering of 25 percent shares through the NSE in 2008. Under the management of Vodafone Group PLC, we welcomed Michael Joseph, as our first CEO, a few months later in July of 2000. He led the company’s growth to accommodate 16.71 million subscribers from the previous 20,000, largely owing to innovative products like M-PESA in 2007.
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