Business application, cloud security and data jobs

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited (MLTL) invites applications from suitable and qualified candidates to fill the following Vacant positions.

• Business Application Analyst/Developer – 2 positions

Roles and responsibilities

• Analyzes, Designs, Develops and supports software including applications, database integration and interfaces.
• Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure project meets business objectives and compliance standards.
• Performs Unit and Integration tests and deployment of new products and features.
• Performs design, implementation and upgrades of information systems to meet the business and user needs.
• Observes user feedback to recommend and execute improvements to existing software products.

• Training users - Ensures operation by training client personnel and provides support to users

• Deploys various metrics to analyze the issues with software programs and escalates unsatisfactory, repetitive incidences and monitor performances on wake of interventions.

• Provides technical documentation on all processes and training as needed.

• Defines and coordinates the execution of testing procedures and develop test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process.

• Conceives, proposes and sells new ideas in engineering and product management that are relevant to market and result in product innovation.

• Works closely with Management, other developers, designers and systems Analysts to ensure software projects meet the requirements.

Qualifications and experience

• The applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, software engineering or information systems.

• Must have a minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience as a System analyst and software developer or engineer; with demonstrable experience in developing a variety of software systems while taking on increasing responsibility for analysis, design, implementation, and development tasks (reference required).

• Advanced experience in developing data-driven applications utilizing significant relational database engines as part of the overall application architecture.

• Experience back-end programming (Java/Spring Boot, Python, PHP).

• Knowledge in building modern UI with HTML, CSS and JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, Bootstrap).

• Experience in REST API, GraphQL, Database Design and Implementation.

• Android and iOS App Development

• Conversant with Software development tools and practices (Jira, Agile / Scrum, Git / GitHub, Docker / Kubernetes).

• Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance and maintainable code.

• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize work.

Reporting

The incumbent will report directly to the Business Applications Coordinator on day-to-day activities.

• Cloud Architect & Security Administrator – 1 position

• Designs, deploys and maintains cloud infrastructure and services on platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

• Configures and manages virtual machines, storage, networking and cloud security services.

• Administers and maintains cloud environments including but not limited to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

• Performs routine maintenance, upgrades and patch management activities.

• Configures and manages user accounts and groups.

• Supports Microsoft 365 migrations and tenant administration.

• Administers Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).

• Implements Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Conditional Access Policies.

• Supports Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations with third-party applications.

• Implements cloud security with best practices and controls.

• Ensures compliances with Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Company Information Security Policies.

• Configures and maintains cloud backup solutions.

• Ensures cloud services meet established RTO and RPO requirements.

• Supports cloud migration projects from on-premises environments.

• Participates in solution design and cloud architecture reviews.

• Provides Level 2 and Level 3 support for cloud platforms.

• Trains users on cloud services and security awareness.

• Works closely with colleagues to meet team goals and improve processes and practices.

• At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in cloud administration.