Job Description:
As a Senior Web Developer, this position will be responsible for development, implementation and support of the Kenyan Heartbeat website infrastructure. This position will function in a design/technical capacity on all Kenyan Heartbeat projects including both client and server side designing and programming.
The Senior Web Developer will manage the process of innovative change and facilitate effective team interaction. Senior Web Developer will also manage resources within budget and project schedule.
Required Skills:
As a Senior Web Developer, this position will be responsible for development, implementation and support of the Kenyan Heartbeat website infrastructure. This position will function in a design/technical capacity on all Kenyan Heartbeat projects including both client and server side designing and programming.
The Senior Web Developer will manage the process of innovative change and facilitate effective team interaction. Senior Web Developer will also manage resources within budget and project schedule.
Required Skills:
- Programming experience in C, Objective-C, and
Java - Strong object oriented design and development skills
- Java in a realtime, multi-threaded application
- Creates efficient and logical databases for clients
- Designs and codes superior technical solutions
- Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions
- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Communicates and enforces coding standards
- Understands complex database concepts as well as the implications of different database designs
- Effectively employs many different database design techniques
- Possesses demonstrated work experience with more than one relational database management system
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of at least one structured programming
- Creates XML schemas
- Understands the benefits of the various programming languages
- Possesses significant knowledge of client server and internet systems architectures
- Creates well designed, reusable objects
- Understands browser specific compatibility issues
- Understands the benefits of the various design methodologies and object oriented environments
- Strong problem solving skills
Required Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field
- Minimum 5 years experience working on Java server side applications
- PHP experience
- Experience working with Linux or UNIX operating systems
- Strong skills in performance analysis and tuning, benchmarking and unit testing are desired
- Demonstrated strong communication and teamwork skills
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Type: Full Time
About Kenyan Heartbeat:
Kenyan Heartbeat is a recently established business and social portal with the objective and vision of creating and enhancing business activities and one’s social lifestyle within Kenya. Envisioned by our dynamic teamwork, we aim to be the leading website that visitors will use to get information within Kenya.
We’re looking for an energetic, go-getter and experienced professional to join our team. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you.
Contact: Email us at jointhebeat @ kenyanheartbeat.com
Type: Full Time
About Kenyan Heartbeat:
Kenyan Heartbeat is a recently established business and social portal with the objective and vision of creating and enhancing business activities and one’s social lifestyle within Kenya. Envisioned by our dynamic teamwork, we aim to be the leading website that visitors will use to get information within Kenya.
We’re looking for an energetic, go-getter and experienced professional to join our team. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you.
Contact: Email us at jointhebeat @ kenyanheartbeat.com
