Background

TRA SACCOS LTD is a registered Savings and Credit Co-operative Society based in Dar es salaam. TRA SACCOS LTD is dedicated to mobilizing savings from its members and providing accessible credit facilities. As a Class B licensed microfinance institution, the society operates in full compliance with the Microfinance Act No. 10 of 2018 and the Co-operative Societies Act, Cap 211.

TRA SACCOS LTD invites applications from suitably qualified and competent candidates to fill vacancies based in Dar es Salaam.

System Programming and Database Officer I (1 Post)

Job Purpose

To manage and support TRA SACCOS databases, information systems, and software applications by ensuring data accuracy, system reliability, security, and effective technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and support business decision-making.

Reporting to

Head of ICT Department

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and secure databases, including installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, applications, scripts, and system components to support business operations.
• Develop, customize, test, deploy, and maintain secure web-based and desktop applications.
• Support system integration, troubleshoot database and application issues, and implement appropriate security controls.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Possess Bachelor degree or Advanced diploma with upper second class or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information systems, Computer engineering, software engineering or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution; with working experience of at least 4 years of work experience in related field. Possession of any of the following ICT certification CCNA, CISSP, CEH, CISM, OCA, CISA, CompTIA Security or any other certification in the related fields and proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or Go, along with a firm grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies will be an added advantage.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail and quality.
• High integrity, business acumen, and commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and security of customer information.
• Strong foundation in software engineering, database administration, and system architecture to build, maintain and secure enterprise applications.

Age Limit

The applicant must be of age between 28 – 35 years.

• Administer, maintain, and secure databases, including installation, configuration, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases, applications, scripts, and system components to support business operations.
• Develop, customize, test, deploy, and maintain secure web-based and desktop applications.
• Support system integration, troubleshoot database and application issues, and implement appropriate security controls.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail and quality.
• High integrity, business acumen, and commitment to maintaining the confidentiality and security of customer information.
• Strong foundation in software engineering, database administration, and system architecture to build, maintain and secure enterprise applications.

• Bachelor degree or Advanced diploma with upper second class or above in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information systems, Computer engineering, software engineering or any other ICT related discipline from a recognized Institution.
• Possession of any of the following ICT certification CCNA, CISSP, CEH, CISM, OCA, CISA, CompTIA Security or any other certification in the related fields.
• Proficiency in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, Python, or Go.
• Firm grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.