About Shield Group
Shield Group was founded in 2009 as a small security firm operating out of a single office along Mombasa Road. Over the past fifteen years the company has grown into one of East Africa's most recognised integrated security providers, covering manned guarding, CCTV surveillance, access control systems, and risk consulting for corporate clients. Shield Group currently employs over 2,800 staff across twelve branches in Kenya and two in Uganda. The company works with banks, manufacturing plants, logistics hubs, and government agencies that require round-the-clock security coverage. Shield Group is certified to ISO 18788 and holds a Class A security licence from the Private Security Regulatory Authority.
What you will do:
You will design, develop, test, and deploy web and mobile applications using modern frameworks and programming languages. Daily tasks include writing clean, well-documented code, participating in code reviews, debugging and fixing defects, and collaborating with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and user-friendly interfaces. You will work in an agile development environment, attending daily stand-ups, sprint planning sessions, and retrospectives. The role requires proficiency in at least two programming languages, experience with version control systems, and familiarity with database design and API development. You will also write unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and participate in deployment activities using CI/CD pipelines. The ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing project requirements is important.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Shield Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
