Data Engineer
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
Reporting
to the Head – Business Intelligence, the Data Engineer will be responsible for
developing, maintaining, testing, evaluating and implementing data solutions
and data architecture design.
Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence and mutual respect in a team-driven culture with a key focus on social empowerment? The Co-operative Bank of Kenya, “The Kingdom bank” is the place for those looking to new horizons.
We
seek a fearless inventor with an artistic streak who can find creative
solutions to tough problems and sculpt brilliant strategies from a mountain of
data, someone who can create the digital equivalent of Mona Lisa with only an
algorithm and a smile.
Responsibilities
·
Identify, analyze and interpret
trends or patterns in complex data sets using statistical techniques and
provide reports. Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources, maintain
databases/data systems, and apply ETL procedures to normalize data.
·
Gather information from business
users to understand their detailed requirements and expectations, analyze
business/use case requirements from BI analysts to determine operational
problems, define data modelling requirements, gather and validate information,
apply judgement and statistical tests and develop data structures to support
the generation of business insights and strategy.
·
Carry out analysis of requirements
and recommend solutions to address user requirements. Manage the queue of
requests and communicate to the appropriate advanced analytics, BI or data
management functions.
·
Assist in preparing system
definition/specification by the users highlighting technical requirements and
roll out BI Solutions to stakeholders. Assist in developing and implementing a
program of continuous improvement of BI processes through a cycle of analysis
of existing systems, processes and tools, identifying areas for improvement,
implement high impact changes and get feedback from stakeholders. Make changes
to system/database configurations and parameters to accommodate business and
technological requirements.
·
Build visualizations to summarize and
make presentations to business and other key stakeholders. Filter, clean data
and review reports, print outs and performance indicators to locate and correct
code problems.
·
Secure BI solutions by putting
adequate controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the
requirements of the Bank.
·
Understand Key Performance Measures
and Indicators that drive company performance measurement and reporting as well
as analytics across functions and understand how these metrics and measures
align and track against overall business strategies, goals and objectives.
·
Guide the business in drawing report
formats & wireframes and advice on the best approach to transform data and
automate reports as well as Design and code reports/dashboards according to
user specification with the key objective to deliver reports that will assist
in decision-making and control.
·
Develop and maintain
documentation/manuals on system configuration or set up, carry out technical
user training as required to enable users interpret BI reports as well as deal
with data, dashboards and report queries from users and resolve or advise them
accordingly.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Science, IT, Engineering or any other degree in related fields.
·
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in
BI & Software Development using Oracle.
·
Experience with relational data
modeling, data management and data processing. Knowledge of statistics and
experience using statistical packages in analyzing large data sets (Excel, SPS,
SAS etc.) will be an added advantage.
·
Technical expertise regarding data
models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques is
desired.
·
Strong knowledge of and experience
with ETL tools such as Oracle ODI and Microsoft SSIS.
·
Very good knowledge of Windows
Operating Systems and a fair knowledge of Unix & Linux.
·
A good understanding of relational
databases, particularly Oracle.
·
Good understanding of programming
languages; specifically experience in database programming languages such as
Oracle PL/SQL and SQL Server TSQL.
·
Experience in analysis, design and
development of efficient business systems
·
Good knowledge of reporting and
business analytics tools such as such as OBIEE, Microsoft SSRS.
How to Apply
If
you fit the profile, then apply today! Please forward your application
enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number DE/SSD/2019 as the subject of your email by 22nd May,
2019.
Employee Relations Advisor
We
are seeking to strengthen our HR support to the business by recruiting a highly
motivated individual for the position of Employee Relations Advisor. This is a
stretching role and requires a self-directed professional with ambition to
grow, develop their career and most importantly passionate about people.
Reporting
to the Head, Employee Relations & Staff Welfare, this position handles
employee engagement, organization climate, disciplinary matters, employee
wellness and implementing staff recognition programs. This is a critical role
and provides an exciting opportunity to be part of developing and executing
People Agenda interventions that support delivery of business objectives.
Responsibilities
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Facilitate through liaison with line
managers, increased awareness and consistency of implementation of employee
policies and procedures in the Bank.
·
Review and provide input into the
resolution and remediation actions of disciplinary matters in consultation with
the team leader and the Director HRD.
·
Involvement in Industrial Relations
with regard to investigations and resolution of all queries raised by the Union
or Line Managers on staff matters.
·
Implementation of employee engagement
initiatives in consultation with the HR Business Partners and the business.
·
Implementation of the Employee
Wellness program for corporate wellness for increased employee productivity in
the Bank.
·
Act as an advisor to the various
stakeholders on employment legislation, union matters and all matters
pertaining to employee relations.
·
Under the guidance of the Head-
Employee Relations and Staff Welfare, maintain relationships with
internal/external stakeholders/customers, Kenya Bankers Association, FKE, Union
and Functional Heads.
·
Support the Head of the department
for any litigation matters by liaising with the internal Legal department for
technical legal advice, collating appropriate case documentation and evidence
amongst other related duties
·
Formulate input to the Employee
Relations and Employee Wellness strategy.
Qualifications
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At least a university degree in HR,
Law or equivalent from a recognized university with 2-3 years of demonstrable
HR experience in a busy environment.
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Ability to contribute to team success
by having a positive attitude to work and working with integrity.
·
Working under pressure and with
little supervision and hence the need to be self-driven and motivated.
·
High level of tact and diplomacy and
the ability to use appropriate styles and methods of communication to ensure a
professional yet personal customer service; excellent spoken and written
English.
·
Sound understanding of HR policies
and procedures and a good understanding and knowledge of Labour and Employment
legislation.
·
Ability to handle sensitive and
confidential information in a discreet and professional manner;
·
Ability to build effective working
relationships with others – at all levels of the organization;
·
Proven ability to remain calm,
focused and organized and to deliver results on time when under pressure and
with rapidly changing circumstances;
·
Leads from the front, Delivers and
owns results, Values and respects others, Drives innovation, Fosters
Communication & Inspires trust and integrity Customer Centric.
How to Apply
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number ERA/HRD/2019 by 22nd May, 2019.
Business Intelligence Developer
You
like being part of a fast-paced work environment, and you can always be counted
on to exercise sound judgment. You have a keen eye for identifying potential
issues, and you like to work as part of a team to create solutions. This
is the opportunity for you.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic individual to build their career within our IT
Department as a Business Intelligence Developer, responsible for the design,
development, and documentation of database solutions. This position requires
the ability to complete complex development efforts using an agile development
methodology.
Reporting
to Head – Business Intelligence, the developer will be responsible for detailed
analysis, design and development of business intelligence systems, dashboards
and reports. Additionally, he/she will be required to maintain and support
applications within this section and will therefore be required to have
knowledge working within the agile methodology keeping in mind quality control
plans within the developments to identify improvements.
Responsibilities
·
Develop and implement Business
intelligence reports, dashboards and other solutions that ensure business
optimization and requirements fulfillment.
·
Analyze business/use case
requirements from BI analysts to determine operational problems, define data
modeling requirements, gather and validate information, apply judgment and
statistical tests and develop data structures to support the generation of
business insights and strategy.
·
Filter, “clean” data, and review
reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code
problems;
·
Identify, analyze, and interpret
trends or patterns in complex data sets as well as interpret the data and
analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
·
Acquire data from primary or
secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
·
Design and code reports/dashboards
according to user specification with the key objective of delivering reports
that will assist in decision making and control.
·
Make changes to system configuration
and parameters to accommodate business and technological requirements.
·
Provide test interfaces for users to
test the reports and dashboards before being put on the production environment.
·
Develop and maintain documentation/manuals
on system configuration or setup and deal with queries from users and resolve
or advise.
·
Carry-out analysis of requirements
and recommend solutions to address user requirements as well as attend to
systems/solution failures and resolve or coordinate the resolution of the
problem.
·
Develop and maintain
documentation/manuals on system configuration or setup in addition to building
reusable code and libraries for future use.
·
Assist in developing and implementing
a program of continuous improvement of BI processes through a cycle of analysis
of existing systems, processes, and tools, identifying areas for improvement,
and implementing high-impact changes, and getting feedback from stakeholders.
·
Understand Key Performance Measures
and Indicators that drive company performance measurement, reporting, and
analytics across functions and understand how these metrics and measures align
and track against overall business strategies, goals and objectives.
·
Rollout Business intelligence
solutions to stakeholders and provide test systems for UAT to ensure that
functions/features are tested before go-live.
·
Secure systems by putting adequate
controls and restrict access to programs by users in accordance to the
requirements of the bank.
Qualifications
The successful jobholder will be
required to possess the following qualifications: –
·
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Computer Science or related degree from a recognized university with experience
in software development knowledge.
·
Minimum 3 years’ experience in
software development, data analysis and reporting with a proven record of
accomplishment.
·
Very strong analytical, presentation
& problem-solving skills with the ability to work confidently on high
priority problems and present technical ideas in a user-friendly language.
·
Technical expertise regarding data
models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
·
Strong knowledge of and experience
with reporting tools (Oracle OBIEE, Microsoft SSRS etc.), databases (Oracle,
SQL etc.), programming (XML, JavaScript), Database programming (PL/SQL and
T-SQL) and ETL frameworks and tools (Oracle ODI, Microsoft SSIS).
·
Very good knowledge of Windows
Operating Systems and a fair knowledge of Unix and Linux.
How to Apply
If you are confident that you fit the
role and person profile and you are keen to add value to your career then
please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number BID/SSD/2019 by 22nd May, 2019.
We
are an equal opportunity employer.