Engineer – API & Application Development. Technology job at MTN Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Responsible for the development and implementation of the various applications, API services and technologies. Develop and support applications/API services (following the wider MTN group architectural principles) that will support to meet business and customer requirements.

Main Job Functions:
• Manage the evolution of application and API Services and align vendor roadmaps.
• Work closely with Digital Platforms & Delivery teams to validate, develop and test new solutions.

• Develop API Services to extend beyond the MTN Telco boundaries.

• Drive automated deployments for application and API Services.
• Ensure data is distributed across API Service Channels following the group architectural principles.
• Support the application and API Service architecture associated with the underlying platform infrastructure and the integration to back-end systems.
• Use the approved tools and technologies to develop for and support team members and the services they provide.
• Develop according to internal standards, MTN group technology and legal and security requirements.
• Develop within the framework and requirements for application and API services and infrastructure to enable effective services to MTN Uganda.

• Develop and Integrate API services with new and existing technologies and platforms within MTN Uganda.
• Research, define, propose, and implement new trends and services in terms of application development to enable best-in-class innovative solutions and services.
• Support and maintain all in-house developed platforms and service architecture within MTN Uganda.
• Support application operations and ensure that solutions are fit-for-purpose and meeting required business KPI’s and targets.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical/Telecom Engineering
• Relevant certification / accreditation as required for role.
• Programing skills, Knowledge of Microservices Architecture, UNIX/Solaris/Linux and Database Administration skills.

Experience:
• 2 years’ experience in relevant sector/industry/ area of specialization
• Worked in a diverse culture.
• Software development experience with key focus on integration technologies
• Deep understanding of API and application design, development, and lifecycle management process

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Conflict management skills
• Flexibility – the ability to adapt and change in the light of changing circumstances / new information.
• Negotiation skills
• Quality management skills
• Risk management skills
• Strong “can-do attitude” combined with an ability to use minimum resources to get maximum outputs.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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