Engineer, Ad Tech
Who We Are:
Engineer, Odoo ERP
Calibration Technician
Engineer, Server Side
Lead Copywriter
Demo Executive
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Lead workstreams with Product and QA
to design and develop our applications
·
Work with peers to find efficient
solutions for architectural problems
·
Improve test automation by writing
unit tests and guiding others in this process
·
Implement CI/CD processes
·
Keep up to date with the open-source
ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in KOKO’s
applications
·
Manage Level 3 support functions for
production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or
essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such
support service levels within the engineering team
·
Contribute to building a strong
culture of technical excellence within the team
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
or equivalent experience
·
Experience developing real-time,
low-latency, high-availability, and high performing ad serving applications
using platforms such as Doubleclick or Ad Butler
·
Good understanding of ad serving
technologies and workflows such as RTB, SSP, and DSP
·
Expert in integrating front end and
back end RESTful applications including offline and synchronization techniques
·
Understanding of fundamental design
principles behind a scalable application – Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS
architectures
·
Good understanding of Python, Django,
Flask, and third-party frameworks tools and SDKs
·
Experience working with product
managers, designers, and QA in a SCRUM environment
·
Ability to communicate with all
levels of management and peers within the organization
·
Ability to build, implement, and
direct quality assurance principles and maintain the quality of delivery
·
Strong problem-solving skills and a
detail-oriented mindset
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply
for the position through the company’s website.
Engineer, Odoo ERP
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Work closely with business
stakeholders and other members of the development team to develop detailed
specification documents with clear deliverables and timelines and to ensure
timely completion of deliverables
·
Determine appropriate technical solutions
and make relevant recommendations to stakeholders
·
Configure and customize Odoo ERP
based on requirements using reusable, testable, and efficient code
·
Train key stakeholders on the
implemented solutions, track performance and identify improvements
·
Integrate data storage solutions such
as relational databases, key-value stores, blob stores, and data warehouse
·
Implement best practices and ensure
code and process quality through regular code reviews, proper documentation,
and improvement initiatives
·
Ensure all features delivered are
seamlessly released to the production environment and perform reliably at all
times
·
Manage Level 2 support functions
which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or essential enhancements
in the live systems and set a high standard for such support service levels
within the engineering team
·
Exercise pragmatism and maturity in
managing, planning, and executing engineering tasks to strike a balance between
business and engineering demands
Qualifications:
·
Strong knowledge in Odoo SaaS
deployment
·
3+ years of experience in Odoo ERP
development
·
Strong knowledge in Odoo deployment
(on-premise and cloud) and setup
·
Strong knowledge of Core Python and
programming concepts
·
Strong unit test and debugging skills
·
Knowledge of Odoo Accounting,
Manufacturing, and CRM modules
·
Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Unix/Linux,
Knowledge of HTML5, CSS, JS
·
Knowledge in importing databases
·
Experience with designing and
developing Odoo apps (new module development, customization, and development
from scratch)
·
Experience in creating REST API for
Odoo modules and integrating 3rd party applications
·
Experience developing RESTful
applications
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply
for the position through the company’s website.
Calibration Technician
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Adjust KOKOpoint metering devices to
ensure the volume of fuel dispensed and volume indicated by the meter are
within tolerances set by the Kenya Department of Weights & Measures
·
Inspect and calibrate all equipment
with help of electronic and pressure measurement tools and ensure accuracy
·
Maintain tools and equipment in line
with established standards
·
Document calibration process and data
and prepare progress reports
·
Approve products and accessories that
meet tolerances and product specifications
·
Manage workload to achieve production
schedules and ensure completion within the target timeframe
·
Develop calibration certificates as
part of the quality assurance process
·
Ensure work areas are safe and well
organized
Qualifications:
·
Certification from the Kenya
Department of Weights & Measures
·
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in
Physics, Mathematics, Legal Metrology, Information Communication Technology,
·
Engineering, or equivalent
·
Experience with dispensing volumes
calibration of digital and mechanical flowmeters for petroleum and fuels sector
·
Proficiency with statistical
reporting using Excel, Minitab, or software
·
Strong troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills
·
Familiarity with customer
satisfaction and field service techniques
·
Availability to rotate on call for
after hour services
·
Ability to build a high level of
trust with the internal team and clients
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply
for the position through the company’s website.
Engineer, Server Side
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Lead workstreams with Product and QA
to design and develop our applications
·
Work with peers to find efficient
solutions for architectural problems
·
Improve test automation by writing
unit tests and guiding others in this process
·
Implement CI/CD processes
·
Keep up to date with the open-source
ecosystem to ensure new frameworks and technologies are being used in KOKO’s
applications
·
Manage Level 3 support functions for
production systems which include immediate fixes to any critical defects or
essential enhancements in the live systems and setting a high standard for such
support service levels within the engineering team
·
Contribute to building a strong
engineering culture of technical excellence within the team
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
or equivalent experience
·
Expert understanding of Python,
Django, Flask, and third-party frameworks tools and SDKs
·
Strong knowledge of UI design
principles, patterns, and best practices
·
Expertise in integrating front end
and back end RESTful applications including offline and synchronization
techniques
·
Experience developing real-time,
low-latency, high-availability, and high performing applications using IoT
technologies and communications (MQTT, etc)
·
Understanding of fundamental design
principles behind a scalable application
·
Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS
architectures
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply
for the position through the company’s website.
Lead Copywriter
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Develop KOKO messaging in
communication material for our target audiences
·
Brainstorm visual and copy ideas with
other members of the creative team
·
Write and present content ideas
·
Modify copy for existing
communication material and documentation
·
Oversee production across all content
formats
Qualifications:
·
4+ years of experience working in
advertising, communications, or equivalent
·
Bachelor’s degree or higher in
journalism, communication, advertising, or equivalent
·
Proven delivery of ideas that work
and/or award-worthy ideas. Excellent craft writing skills in English and
Swahili
·
Interest in technology, commerce,
popular culture, and new advertising trends and techniques
·
Curiosity, creativity, and
imagination
·
Comfort in a multicultural
environment Great interpersonal skills
·
Great eye for detail
·
Ability to move fast and make
decisions under pressure
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply for the position through
the company’s website.
Demo Executive
Who We Are:
KOKO Networks is a venture-backed
technology company operating in East Africa and India. We build and deploy
cloud-connected “KOKOpoints” inside local retail outlets, which serve as
consumer access points for goods and services delivered in partnership with
major suppliers. Our first consumer solution is liquid ethanol cooking fuel,
which delivers significant cost savings and quality of life improvements in the
multi-billion dollar urban cooking market. In Kenya, this solution is delivered
in partnership with Vivo Energy, the company which owns and operates
Shell-branded fuels distribution infrastructure across Africa.
Responsibilities:
·
Organize, set up, and lead product
demos and sales pitches in liaison with the Demo Manager
·
Communicate and assist customers in
understanding the value proposition for KOKO products and services
·
Consistently seek new product
knowledge and act as an expert for the customer
·
Present products using interactive
materials such as videos, charts, and slideshows
·
Arrange merchandise to look
attractive to customers and share product samples, brochures, and flyers
·
Engage with customers and discover
their wants and needs
·
Submit reports to the Demo Manager
and company management on sales performance
·
Initiate contact with chamas, SACCOs,
and other community groups to prospect business opportunities
Qualifications:
·
1+ year experience working as a
promoter
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related
studies
·
Proven track record in the execution
of successful promotions
·
Customer oriented approach
·
Excellent communication,
presentation, and leadership skills
·
Outstanding organizational and time
management skills
·
Aptitude in presentation and public
speaking
·
Strong attention to detail
How to Apply:
Kindly follow the link provided
to apply
for the position through the company’s website.