Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for Domestic Tax systems at the Authority.

Duties & Responsibilities


Manage the Design, development and implementation of scalable and high-performance backend systems for KRA domestic tax revenue collection;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, and business analysts, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
Architect and develop backend Application Programme Interfaces (APIs) and micro services using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability;
Document technical specifications, Application Programme Interfaces (API) requirements, and deployment guides, to ensure comprehensive and up-to-date information
Implement object-oriented programming principles and best practices to design and implement clean, modular, and reusable code;
Utilize cloud technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud, to design and deploy highly available and scalable backend systems;
Implement secure authentication and authorisation mechanisms to protect sensitive KRA and customer data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
Design and optimise database schemas and queries for efficient data storage and retrieval, ensuring high performance and data integrity;
Collaborate with frontend engineers to define and implement Application Programme Interfaces (API) contracts, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend components;
Drive the adoption of software development best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration, to ensure high-quality deliverables;
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot complex backend issues, identifying and implementing optimizations as necessary;
Collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment of backend systems;
Collaborate closely with quality assurance teams to define and implement backend testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and performance tests;
Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 information security requirements
Manage the section’s design & development of enhancements to existing Domestic Tax business systems to improve quality and continued relevance to KRA business.
Identify and recommend new coding standards, policies, and tools for the Authority.
Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.


Persons Specifications

For appointment to this role, one must have:


A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Computer   Science, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology or a relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant work experience with at least two (2) years at first-level management or a comparable position.
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognised institution will be an added advantage.
Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Practising License where applicable.


Certification or training in any of the following areas:


Certified Business Analyst (CBAP)
Systems Modelling and Design Techniques
Process Modelling and Design Techniques
Java, NET software framework
Application Programme Interfaces (API) integrations using Java, Spring Boot, REST, SOAP, and related technologies.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure
Structured Query Language (SQL) and Object Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks.


Key Competencies


Leadership and people management skills
Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.
Knowledge in new emerging technologies