System Engineer Software Development - Wataniya Telecom - Kuwait
- By Paki Jobs
- Published 06/22/2011
- Computer And IT , Telecomm And Mobile , Overseas Gulf , Kuwait
Provide technical design, the design of the application architecture, the programming and the program testing and system testing applications. Supports the implementation of applications
Core Responsibilities:
- Draw up a (technical) design for IT solutions, review this for accuracy, completeness, consistency and control and maintains this design.
- Develop and test new IT solutions according to the functional design.
- Maintain and test existing software.
- Draw up additional functional specifications and technical specifications.
- Put together the program documentation and maintain them.
- Ensure compliance with all National Mobile Telecommunications Company, Division and department procedures and policies.
- Assists where necessary the customer to solve problems or to make small changes.
- Advises the organization in the design of the production environment.
- Maintains internal and external contacts at executive level.
- Co-ordinate with division staff, prepares hand-over/transition documents and plans.
- Ensure that upper management is informed on all critical issues pertaining to the area responsible for.
- Meet quality and performance KPI with supporting documents.
- Provide and manage support on special project as and when assigned by seniors and superiors.
- Supports the implementation of applications.
- Prepare the acceptance tests and guides the system implementation.
- Set the outline of the implementation plans, indicating possible technical bottlenecks.
- Manage projects related to software development to ensure that project is delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Contribute to the motivation of junior staff, providing day to day assistance where necessary
- Proactively take responsibility for self improvement by staying well-informed of developments, knowledge and innovations in relevant field of expertise.Other duties as directed by supervisor or other superiors.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years relevant experience
- Good knowledge of Unix OS and Shell Scripting
- Experience of the full software development lifecycle
- Knowledge and understanding of GSM technologies
- Expert in JAVA, C++ and Web Technologies
- Experience in databases e.g. Oracle, MySQL, Informix
- Knowledge of IP Networking & TCP/IP
- Knowledge of basic business functions and firm understanding of design methodology
- Experience of Object Oriented Programming/ Modular Programming
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word etc.
- Excellent command of both written and verbal English, Arabic would be an advantage.
- Bachelor degree in Telecom Engineering or related discipline and appropriate registration with a recognised professional institute