VAS Applications Engineer Job Vacancy at MTN Uganda

Job Title: VAS Applications Engineer II
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services. MTN is an equal opportunity employer and is currently expanding and is seeking to recruit competent individuals to fill the following vacant Position of VAS Applications Engineer II

The positions report to the Senior VAS Applications Engineer II

Main Purpose of the Job

To liaise with relevant stakeholders/requesters regarding system specifications, develop, maintain and provide L3 support for the customized internal applications.

Prime responsibilities of the positions:

    Ensure proper project and specification scoping before development
    Ensure best practice planning and development of all VAS to ensure customer centricity targets
    Research, plan, develop and deploy new/improved solutions
    Plan, coordinate and manage the implementation of marketing-Initiated projects
    Ensure effective business risk management in all activities
    Ensure that all plans and solutions are documented well for future reference
    Provide timely recommendations to ensure effective capacity planning for all VAS systems
    Accurate and regular performance reporting to the various stakeholders
    Champion automation and efficiency within the department
    Ensure resilience and redundancy within the VAS delivery platforms

The applicant must possess the following;

    Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics/ Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering
    One year’s of telecommunications operations or planning.
    One Year of UNIX shell scripting/programming and database administration
    One year of experience developing and maintaining applications
    Extensive programming experience using the common modern programming languages will be an added advantage

Other attributes

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Excellent report writing
    Good Analytical and Organizational skills
    Flexible, resilient and self-Directed person.
    Pays attention to detail

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their Job Applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees addressed to the: Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O Box 24624, Kampala, not later than Thursday June 27, 2013.

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Note: MTN Uganda is an equal opportunity Employer.


Deadline: 27/06/2013