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4. Britam Insurance Senior Systems Developer, ERP (Two Year Contract) Jobs in Kenya


Job purpose

  • Work with other departments and business analysts within the Group to identify requirements and develop solutions (database design, workflows, user/data interfaces, integrations).
  • Design, development and 3rd line support of business Applications, ranging from user analysis, design and development to implementation and maintenance.

    Key responsibilities
  • Configure and/or customize business applications to meet business requirements using various database and software tools;
  • Assist in presentations of system functionality to new users and departments. Drives systems adoption by business users;
  • Enhance and create user and system documentation as needed;
  • Work directly with the IT support personnel and teams to resolve issues identified and escalated during daily operations;
  • Perform the necessary technical design and development functionality to ensure that business application systems can be effectively developed and implemented;
  • Design and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and /or back-end database tier(s) for business applications;
  • Capturing of business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and /or database components;
  • Perform data modelling to analyse and specify data structures within an application system
  • Developing database objects and structures for data storage, retrieval and reporting according to specifications;
  • Implementing and testing database design and functionality and tuning for performance.
  • Research and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality improvements for various procedures and applications; and
  • Generation of ideas to improve efficiency in software and application services offered to the business, and/or generate revenue for business.

    Key Performance Measures
  • All Systems project schedules are completed as per agreed timeframes, scope & budgets;
  • All systems must pass both the Quality Assurance and User Acceptance tests (97% first time);
  • Information accuracy at a minimum of 99.95%;
  • 95% of all developed applications and reports should meet 95% of the user requirements specified in the user requirement document. Nil critical errors;
  • 80+% of systems documentation are up-to-date and accurate;
  • Minimum Base Line Standards defined by the security and audit team implemented and maintained in accordance with the set IT best practice;
  • All audit reviews must pass 100% unqualified (based on agreed ITIL standards);
  • 90% of all escalated support issues are resolved and closed within SLAs defined by IT Service desk;
  • All tickets assigned are resolved within 24 hours;
  • Isolate and document 100% of reoccurring incidents for root cause analysis;
  • 98% of all incidents identified for root cause analysis are well documented and resolved permanently (98% non-reoccurrence); and
  • Demonstration of continuously gathering knowledge and improvements arising from the regular review of the department’s reports.

    Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
  • Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or related fiels.
  • 4+ years of technical experience with Oracle Applications 11i.
  • Broad knowledge of core technical areas of the business and accompanying functional modules of Oracle 11i e-Business Suite.
  • Experience integrating Oracle Applications with various formats including flat-file (CSV), XML, and SOAP.
  • Detailed technical knowledge of iProcurement and Oracle Purchasing.
  • Hands-On experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Plus, Workflow, Shell scripting.
  • Technical proficiency with Oracle SOA Suite
  • Hands-On experience with Oracle extension using OA framework a plus.

    Competencies:

    Technical and functional competencies;

  • Experience with web servers and application servers e.g. Apache, IIS, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, WebSphere, WebLogic.
  • Experience in data warehousing, business analytics, knowledge in Business Systems Modelling and data retrieval
  • Have knowledge of Mobile infrastructure, Internet technologies, ecommerce and e-payment
    technologies
  • Good understanding of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Unix user skills.
  • Experience in processes and procedures management.
  • Thorough understanding of relational database theory and practice
  • Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills

    Core competencies;
  • Ability to work with and enhance complex, highly integrated enterprise applications.
  • Ability to develop technical solutions to business requirements in a complex applications environment
  • Self-starter with "can-do" attitude a must in a fast-paced business and technical environment
  • Ability to work with multiple levels of business and IT management
  • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to learn and apply new trends and technology in IT
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    Closing Date: Friday, March 3, 2017


    For more information and job application details, see; Britam Insurance Senior Systems Developer, ERP (Two Year Contract) Jobs in Kenya

    5. Britam Insurance Financial Advisors Jobs in Kenya

    Purpose


    Selling Britam products across all lines of business to prospects and providing excellent customer service.

    Key Responsibilities
  • Doing presentations to prospective clients and selling to them suitable insurance products or other products according to their needs.
  • Meeting sales targets as may be set by the company from time to time.
  • Ensuring high persistency of payments through follow ups and reminders.
  • Maintaining close relationships with clients and updating them on the status of their policies, new products and any other information they may require.
  • Initiating and following through premium collection procedures such as collecting cheques and other payment authority documents.
  • Dedicated customer service to clients at all times including assisting the client to effect changes on their policies.
  • Promoting the company brand and making sales during activations and other company events.
  • Attending branch and unit meetings as may be required by the branch manager or unit manager.
  • Maintaining regular contact with clients and providing additional insurance policies or other products whenever needed.
  • Developing and maintaining a wide network of friends, special interest groups and social clubs necessary for forming a base of marketing and referrals.
  • Learning and using the company software available for financial advisors in generating quotations and customer service.
  • Delivering of policy documents to clients in good time.

    Qualifications
  • KCSE Mean grade of C- and above or equivalent
    University degree/Diploma is an added advantage
  • Candidate should have a minimum age of 23 years
  • Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
  • Experience in sales is an added advantage
  • Certificate of proficiency is an added advantage

    If you are interested in the above job and you have the qualifications send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are the best candidate for this job to facareers@britam.com. Indicate in the subject your preferred town or Britam branch

    Closing Date: Sunday, December 31, 2017

    How to Apply:
    For more information and job application details, see; Britam Insurance Financial Advisors Jobs in Kenya

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