Job Description Role Profile: Business Leader, Software EngineeringThe Client: MasterCard Labs is MasterCard’s global Research and Development division, focused on the evolution of technological and consumer trends and the implication of these evolutions on the payments industry. Their tried, tested and proven methodologies enable us to generate new ideas from a variety of sources, and fast-track the best ideas from concept through prototype, pilot and into commercialization faster than ever before. The Position: Reporting to the MasterCard Labs for Financial Inclusion, the Business Leader, Software Engineering will manage a team of 7 engineers driving hard to bring innovative financial inclusion focused payment solutions to the unbanked and underserved in East Africa.
He/she will partner with the Product development lead to define the product vision (including the product roadmap) and own the product development lifecycle, working with and motivating cross-functional teams in a lean start-up environment.Provide day-to-day leadership of the technology team: hiring, setting and tracking objectives, obtaining resources, overseeing task completion; and reporting progress, accomplishments and hurdles to the Head of the Lab.Define and own the Lab’s technology strategy, roadmap and priorities.Support the team in the development of high quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical requirement specifications and design artifacts within expected time and budget.Ensure your team meets all requirements for programming, testing, implementation, documentation, maintenance and support of systems application software in adherence with MasterCard standards, processes and best practices.Partner with the product development, strategic partnerships and marketing leads on market needs, feature prioritization, and identification of product enhancements.Work with the rest of the team to meet scheduled due dates, while identifying emerging issues and recommending solutions for problems and independently perform assigned tasks.Constantly look for opportunities to enhance standards and improve process efficiency.Position Requirements / QualificationsBachelor’s degreeJava [JEE, Spring, Hibernate, App Servers]Web [CSS, HTML5, Javascript, Photoshop]Database [Oracle, MySQL, Postgres, Hadoop]Mobile [iOS, Android, J2ME, JavaCard]Strong communication skills — both verbal and written – with proven relationship, collaborative and organizational skills.Experience of and ability to recruit, develop, lead and manage the performance of a specialist team of developers in an agile environment.Must have a ‘Roll-up-your-sleeves’ entrepreneurial, start-up attitude.Strong background in software development.Strong experience in mobile and web development.How to Apply Applicants should email their cover letter and CV with names of three referees who can provide confidential assessment of their capabilities. Indicate on your CV your current and expected salary.All communication relating to application for these positions should be addressed to:
mastercard@preferredpersonnel.co.ke
On the subject matter of the email, ensure you indicate the position you are applying for.
Applications should be received by 11th December 2014.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posted by: Jobwebkenya Company: MasterCard Labs State: NairobiLocation: Nairobi, Nairobi, KenyaJob type: Full-TimeSalary: Job category: Legal Jobs in KenyaTags: No TagsJob expires in: Endless
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