About
this job

Q-Sourcing
Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm
operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya,
Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On
behalf of our client, we are looking for competent, skilled, and
experienced
Lead Systems Engineer
to work in
Uganda.

Job Description

Position:
Lead Systems Engineer

Reports to:

Duty station:
Kampala- Uganda

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Job
Summary:

The
Lead Systems Engineer
will be responsible for designing,
implementing, and managing complex systems that meet the PSL's operational
needs. The role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of system engineering,
from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance. The ideal candidate
will have strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a proven
ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key
Responsibilities:

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.

Requirements

Required
Skills & Qualifications:

• 
  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.

Preferred
Qualifications:

·
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.