Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems. Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneur...
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- Core Banking System Administrator
- DevOps Engineer
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Core Banking System Administrator is responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the core banking system to ensure its reliability, performance, and alignment with business requirements. This role involves handling system configurations, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and providing technical support to ensure seamless banking/investment operations.
Key Responsibilities:
System Administration and Maintenance
- Setup, configure, and maintain the core banking system and associated applications.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply updates or patches as needed.
- Ensure system availability, reliability, and security by implementing best practices and monitoring tools.
Support and Troubleshooting
- Provide technical support to end-users and resolve incidents related to the core banking system.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
- Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and support processes.
System Optimization
- Perform regular system audits to identify inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
- Proactively recommend enhancements and upgrades to improve system functionality and performance.
- Ensure proper capacity planning to handle growth and scalability of the system.
Security and Compliance
- Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard sensitive banking data.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies related to IT and core banking systems.
- Conduct regular backup and disaster recovery drills to ensure system resilience.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with business units to understand their needs and align the system configuration accordingly.
- Liaise with software vendors for system enhancements, troubleshooting, and contract management.
- Train and guide users on system features, updates, and best practices.
Project Support
- Participate in system integration projects, ensuring smooth deployment and minimal disruption to banking operations.
- Assist in data migration, testing, and implementation during system upgrades or replacements.
- Contribute to the development and testing of new modules or features.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in system administration or banking systems preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT system administration, with at least 2 years managing core banking systems.
- Hands-on experience with Mifos (Fineract) CBS desired.
- Familiarity with database management (Oracle, SQL Server, Mysql), server administration, and networking fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Java
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong technical knowledge of core banking systems architecture and functionality.
- Proficiency in system scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Shell scripting).
- Solid understanding of IT security, backup, and disaster recovery principles.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
Certifications (Preferred):
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Oracle Certified Professional).
- ITIL Foundation certification.
- Certifications specific to Mifos core banking system.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (key):
- System uptime and availability metrics.
- Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR) for incidents.
- User satisfaction scores for system performance and support.
- Compliance with backup, security, and regulatory requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:
- Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
- Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
- Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
- Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
- Health insurance for self and family
- Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
- Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The DevOps Engineer will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between development and IT operations teams. The role focuses on automating processes, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and enhancing deployment workflows. The ideal candidate will work with cloud platforms, virtualization tools (such as Proxmox), and networking fundamentals to support robust infrastructure and continuous improvement practices.
Key Reponsibilities:
Infrastructure Automation
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application delivery using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Github Actions or CircleCI.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Automate provisioning, scaling, and orchestration of infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization platforms (Proxmox, etc …).
Virtualization and Cloud Management
- Manage and optimize virtual environments using Proxmox for in-house deployments.
- Ensure seamless operation of cloud-based and hybrid infrastructure.
- Integrate cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring smooth interoperability.
Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
- Implement and manage monitoring and logging systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system health and performance.
- Perform incident response, root cause analysis, and proactive troubleshooting.
- Identify and address infrastructure bottlenecks to improve performance and reliability.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with development, QA, and infrastructure teams to support smooth application deployment.
- Promote DevOps best practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, and agile workflows.
- Document processes and provide training on DevOps tools and methodologies.
Security and Compliance
- Implement secure deployment practices and enforce security policies.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and integrate automated security testing into CI/CD pipelines.
Performance Optimization
- Optimize application performance and scalability in production and virtualized environments.
- Manage and fine-tune containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Tool Development
- Develop custom scripts and tools to enhance DevOps workflows.
- Contribute to internal or open-source toolsets for improving automation and productivity.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or Equivalent Experience.
- 7+ years experience in software development and 5+ years minimum experience as a DevOps Engineer using CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Bamboo).
- Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash, PowerShell).
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Solid experience with virtualization platforms like Proxmox, Virtualbox or Citrix.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid deployments.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., DNS, load balancing, firewalls).
- Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
- Knowledge of database administration (SQL/NoSQL).
- Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert).
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Candidates with experience in Proxmox, Citrix, Virtualbox or any other open source virtualization platform and strong networking fundamentals are highly encouraged to apply.
WHAT YOU’LL GET
This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:
- Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
- Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
- Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
- Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
- Health insurance for self and family
- Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
- Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
Method of Application
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