Safaricom, NCBA Bank Advertise Job Openings with Tight Deadlines, How to Apply

Safaricom is hiring for experienced roles, including M-Pesa API Engineer, Database Administrator, and Senior Cyber Defense Center Analyst
NCBA has job openings for positions like Data Engineer, Digital Acquisitions Lead, and Network Administrator, with application deadlines extending through September 2024
Elsewhere Kenya Private Sector Association has warned job seekers to verify opportunities they apply for adding that one of the red flags is recruitment fees

Kenya’s leading telco Safaricom has invited Kenyans to apply for recently announced job openings in the experienced category.

Safaricom and NCBAs — Safaricom Plc Kiosk at I&M Building in Nairobi (l). Right frame shows NCBA offices in Nairobi. Photos: Patrick Meinhardt/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Bloomberg/Contributor.
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M-Pesa API Engineer

One of the roles is for an M-Pesa API Engineer, who will report to the API Engineering Lead.

The M-Pesa API Engineer will provide technical expertise, collaborating with various product owners to define and refine API requirements, among other duties.

Database Administrator

Reporting to the Database Administration Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for database management and support, including backup and recovery, automation, and maintenance.

They must ensure 99.99% availability for all critical databases. The deadline for applications is September 20.

Senior Cyber Defense Center Analyst

The Senior Cyber Defense Center Analyst will monitor, assess, and defend Safaricom’s Enterprise Information System.

They will report to the Team Leader of the Cyber Defense Center (CDC). The application deadline is September 20.

Fraud Operations Analyst

The Fraud Operations Analyst (FOA) will conduct fraud investigations, data analysis, systems forensic acquisitions, and manage customer fraud escalations. They will report to the Chapter Lead for Fraud Investigations.

The deadline for applications is September 20.

More details about these positions can be found here.

NCBA Job Openings

Data Engineer, Integrations

The Data Engineer, Integrations at NCBA will report to the Data Integrations Manager. Their responsibilities include documenting data models, creating reliable data pipelines, and collaborating with data science teams.

Digital Acquisitions Lead

This role involves driving customer acquisition through new and existing digital channels across different markets and regions.

The Digital Acquisitions Lead will report to the Head of Brands and Communications.

Network Administrator

The Network Administrator is responsible for designing, planning, implementing, and supporting the IT network infrastructure.

They will report to the System Administration Senior Manager. The deadline for applications is September 29.

Manager, Data Analytics

Reporting to the Data Engineering Senior Manager, the Manager of Data Analytics will document data models, architect distributed systems, and create data pipelines.

The deadline for applications is September 29.

More details on how to apply can be found here.

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