We're seeking a motivated System Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be a key member within the Victory Farms Technology and Operations department, and you will play a crucial role in configuring, developing, and maintaining ERPNext applications and systems to meet our organization's business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement, customize, and optimize ERPNext modules and workflows.
- Minimum Qualification :Bachelors
- Experience Level :Mid level
- Experience Length :2 years
Job Title: System Analyst
Location: Head Quarters, Nairobi (with 25% travel to other VF Sites)
Company Name: Victory Farms Limited
Website: www.victoryfarmskenya.com
Roles & Responsibilities:
System Configuration and Development (ERPNext):
• Configure, develop, and customize ERPNext modules, forms, and workflows to align with business requirements.
• Write clean and efficient code using Python and JavaScript to enhance and extend ERPNext functionality.
• Develop and maintain ERPNext apps and extensions using Frappe framework.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Create and modify ERPNext reports, forms, and dashboards to improve data visualization and analysis.
Integration and Customization:
• Integrate ERPNext with other systems, databases, and APIs to ensure seamless data flow.
• Customize ERPNext to accommodate specific business processes and workflows.
• Develop and implement data migration strategies when transitioning to ERPNext.
• Perform system configuration and manage user roles and permissions.
System Maintenance and Support:
• Monitor ERPNext performance and proactively identify and resolve system issues.
• Conduct regular system maintenance activities, including upgrades, patches, and bug fixes.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for ERPNext users.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address functional and technical concerns.
Documentation and Training:
• Document technical specifications, system configurations, and customizations.
• Create user guides and training materials to facilitate ERPNext adoption and usage.
• Train end-users on ERPNext functionality, best practices, and system updates.
Stay Updated and Continuous Improvement:
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and developments in ERPNext and related technologies.
• Explore and recommend opportunities to improve system performance, efficiency, and user experience.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and integrity of ERPNext solutions.
Skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years’ experience in ERPNext development and customization.
• Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and Frappe framework.
• In-depth knowledge of ERPNext modules, workflows, and architecture.
• Experience with integration of ERPNext with other systems, databases, and APIs.
• Familiarity with database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, REST APIs).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in performing system testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) and SQL a plus.
• Knowledge of computer systems and programming languages a plus.
Benefit
• Visibility into the world’s fastest growing aquaculture company.
• Ideal for a candidate looking to dive into a mission-oriented Organization.
• The team is committed to the candidate’s success and will provide coaching, mentorship, and unique exposure to people and experiences that come from the most successful leaders in the entrepreneurial community and the social sector
About Victory Farms
- Victory Farms is building the most sustainable and scalable protein business in Africa through an innovative aquaculture business platform. This vertically integrated protein platform owns and operates the inputs to fish production: feed, genetics and hatchery. The platform owns and operates farming sites, where tilapia is produced efficiently in the pristine waters of Lake Victoria (Kenya) and Lake Kivu (Rwanda). Victory then processes its fish and operates cold chain to move fresh and processed fish throughout Kenya and Rwanda. And lastly, Victory operates 80 retail locations in Kenya and 5 retail locations in Rwanda, where the fish are sold to tens of thousands of market ladies, who serve the mass market consumer.
- Victory Farms aspires to be the world’s first truly regenerative aquaculture business. The Company uses two simple metrics to track its achievement toward this goal: carbon negative and biodiversity positive. The first major step to achieve carbon negative operations, the company has built the world’s first 100% geothermal feed mill. More programs are underway. To achieve biodiversity positive on land and water, the Company has a number of land-based and water-based restoration projects, which can demonstrate progress toward improved biodiversity on all the company’s earth footprints.
How to Apply
- Please send your CV and a Cover Letter as one document expressing your interest and qualifications to recruit@victoryfarmskenya.com. This vacancy remains active until 22nd November, 2024. Clearly indicate the subject: System Analyst
