Key Responsibilities:

System Design & Architecture:

• Analyse and document system requirements, ensuring alignment with PSL’s goals.
• Design scalable, reliable, and secure system architectures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system specifications and performance standards.

Implementation & Development:

• Oversee system implementation, ensuring adherence to design and quality standards.
• Lead teams in developing system prototypes and conducting system-level testing.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and developers.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as a product ambassador internally and externally, effectively communicating product vision and goals.
• Present product features and roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Maintenance & Optimization:

• Monitor system performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Optimize existing systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure systems are compliant with security protocols and industry standards.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and product managers.
• Lead project planning, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and objectives.
• Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate them into system design.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance system engineering practices.
• Establish best practices and documentation for system engineering and operations.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• • 5 to 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field.
  • Strong expertise in system architecture, design, and development.
  • Proficiency in system modelling tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, SysML).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • In-depth knowledge of system security protocols, including firewalls, encryption, and authentication methods.
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible).
  • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to provide actionable feedback.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Local Context Understanding: Awareness of user behaviours, preferences, and challenges in Uganda.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect).
• Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and ITIL practices.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.

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