Thursday, April 11, 2013

Implementation Engineer job in Kenya

Are you looking to take your career to the next level?
Our client is a fast growing enterprise in provision of digital content and mobile commerce experience for the African Market.
We invite you to be part of that growth.
We seek to recruit pro-active and self - driven individual to fill the position below;
 

Implementation Engineer
 

An Implementation Engineer (IE) will work on the main body of the roll out of a project.
He/She will prepare necessary tools and software so that it can be used for customer site installations.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare necessary tools and software so that it can be used for customer site installations.
Ensure all configurations are built to comply with technical design authority and internal standard requirements
Ensure all facets/modules of the software meet client requirements
All facets of the deployment are built/developed/configured in line with project time-scales
Keep project team updated with daily progress reports on any assigned actions
Support the installation of sites during project roll out, this includes but it is not limited to:
Contacting the field engineer at the specified time and ensuring the installation and deployment document is followed
Ensuring all modules and functionalities are tested fully and that fail over solution works if applicable
Pass out any faults and manage the escalation to the right team to resolution/fix of faults
Carry out and document all of the site specific testing
Being able to trouble shoot any issues that arise during the deployment whether it be part of the testing or reported by the customer.
If needed, liaise with the solution architect in order to resolve issues
Ensure deployment sign off is signed by customer and have authority to leave site post deployment
Provide feedback to your technical team leader/manager on any current processes that you feel could be improved or escalations
Produce all the necessary documentation in order to hand projects over to BAU
Ensure time sheets are submitted on daily basis
Provide inputs on error on work packs/templates if any for improvements
Update/provide daily tracker sheets to team leader
Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor of Technical Engineering/Bachelor of computer Science (Essential)
Professional Certifications/Additional Qualification
Programming certifications
Database management certifications
Networking certifications (CCNA)
2-5 years’ experience
Candidate Specification:
Having relevant experience of 2-5 years’ experience
Must have a software development background
Able to work to tight deadlines and produce solid work that is both correct and to a high standard
Confident in face-to-face internal and external meetings. Be able to discuss the subject matter in a way that provides confidence to the customer and demonstrate strong communication skills
Able to demonstrate when required a sound level of understanding across a broad range of technical subjects and able to apply this knowledge to customer's specific requirements.
Highly self-motivated and work well under pressure
Technical/Functional Skills:
Sound technical knowledge and understanding of Linux operating system
Sound knowledge in scripting, and programming
Able to learn new technologies quickly and also legacy technologies
Knowledge of Ethernet LAN environments
Able to bring all of the above together and implement the solution
Able to work well in a team environment but also on an individual basis to ensure tasks/actions are completed.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs and a convincing cover letter to pdc.recruitment@gmail.com indicating the job title applied for by 10th May 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.