• System Design & Architecture: • Analyse and document system requirements, ensuring alignment with PSL’s goals. • Design scalable, reliable, and secure system architectures. • Collaborate with stakeholders to define system specifications and performance standards. • Implementation & Development: • Oversee system implementation, ensuring adherence to design and quality standards. • Lead teams in developing system prototypes and conducting system-level testing. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and developers. • Stakeholder Engagement: • Serve as a product ambassador internally and externally, effectively communicating product vision and goals. • Present product features and roadmaps to stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives. • Maintenance & Optimization: • Monitor system performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively. • Optimize existing systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability. • Ensure systems are compliant with security protocols and industry standards. • Leadership & Collaboration: • Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and product managers. • Lead project planning, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and objectives. • Communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Innovation & Continuous Improvement: • Stay updated with emerging technologies and incorporate them into system design. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance system engineering practices. • Establish best practices and documentation for system engineering and operations.

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or a related field. • Strong expertise in system architecture, design, and development. • Proficiency in system modelling tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, SysML). • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • In-depth knowledge of system security protocols, including firewalls, encryption, and authentication methods. • Knowledge of version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines. • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. • Strong leadership and team management abilities. • Proficiency in scripting and automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible). • Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to provide actionable feedback. • Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Local Context Understanding: Awareness of user behaviours, preferences, and challenges in Uganda. • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • · Certification in systems engineering (e.g., INCOSE, CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect). • · Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. • · Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and ITIL practices. • · Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.