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.