5 jobs in Tezza Business Solutions Ltd

Job Purpose

The role holder is responsible for ensuring information systems developed and deployed meet the Bank's set cybersecurity policies, standards, and requirements as well as complying to applicable cybersecurity regulations and industry standards.

The role holder will ensure that security requirements are well captured and embedded in the SDLC process for all technology initiatives, secure coding practices are adhered to, and secure software and application configurations are maintained.

The specialist will carry out security testing across all technology stacks (mobile, web applications, APIs/ Microservices, code, web servers, containers, servers, databases, virtualization environments, network devices and connectivity) within assigned scrums and projects.

Responsibilities

·   Work with scrums and project teams to ensure that security requirements are adequately captured during requirements analysis phase.

·   Provide input into the secure design of information systems architecture during the project lifecycle.

·   Ensure that access to the Bank's systems during the project lifecycle by staff, contractors and vendors is secure and based on least privilege principle.

·   Enforce the implementation and adoption of the Bank's minimum security baseline standards across all technologies in use.

·   Facilitate the identification of security vulnerabilities through performing or coordinating security assessments or vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT).

·   Ensure security tools and checks are running as expected within all pipelines, review security reports from them.

·   Report any scrums & projects security gaps identified and follow up for closure as per the Bank's standards and procedures.

·   Identify any security violations and incidents during the project lifecycle and coordinate the response process.

·   Ensure effective integration of the Bank's security tools to protect, detect, and respond to any attempted intrusions prior to and during project go live.

·   Work together with scrums & projects units to ensure that user access matrices are well defined and in line with defined roles and responsibilities.

·   Participate in deployment sessions and perform post implementation review (PIR) to ensure that security configurations are done and gaps noted in testing do not permeate into production.

·   Embed the bank's cybersecurity awareness program during the project lifecycle, targeting secure coding training.

·   Provide scheduled security reports to the cybersecurity project lead, project team and steering committee on progress of security workstream activities.

Skills and Experience

·   Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or other STEM related Degree.

·   Master's degree in information security, Cyber Security or Related Fields will be an added advantage.

·   Information security certification in either of the following CISA/ CISM/ CISSP/CRISC/Security+; as well as testing certifications such as CSSLP/CEH/OSCP/ CPT/ GPEN/ GWAPT/eWPT/eJPT.

· years' experience in technology.

· years' experience in information security.

· years' experience in Application Security, within Secure SDLC and DevSecOps environments.

·   Comprehensive technical expertise in a variety of DevSecOps toolkits, including Ansible, Jenkins, Gitlab, Azure DevOps, Trivy, SonarQube, Terraform, Git/Version Control Software, or comparable technologies.

·   Familiarity with information security frameworks and standards such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SABSA etc.

·   Familiarity with API Security, Container Security, Cloud Security

·   Experience in Project Implementation and user training.

·   Ability to multi-task, respond well to pressure and deadlines, influence others, work well individually and in a team environment.

·   Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Location: Nairobi

Terms
: Full Time, On site; Contract duration: 1 Year with possibility of extension

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Deadline:
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/ October /2025

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Job Title: Frontend Developer ( 1 Year contract with a possibility of extension)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Frontend Developer(s) to join its dynamic engineering team. The successful candidates will play a key role in developing and maintaining software solutions that align with the organization's goals and objectives.

Project Overview

The Developers will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications.

These applications are often high-volume mission critical systems that require careful consideration of design challenges to ensure reliability, scalability, and security in dynamic computing

environments.

Scope of Work
1.   Analysis and Planning:

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, business units and project managers, to understand the requirements and goals of the software application.
• Participate in the planning and design phases, providing input on feasibility, technical requirements, and potential challenges.

2.   Design and Architecture:

• Create system architecture and design documents based on the requirements.
• Define the structure of the application, including components, modules, and interactions.
• Choose appropriate technologies, frameworks, and development tools based on project requirements.

3.   Coding and Implementation:

• Write, test, and maintain code that meets design specifications and follows best practices.
• Implement features and functionality in accordance with project timelines.
• Collaborate with other developers and teams to integrate components and resolve dependencies.
• Implementation of microservices

4.   Testing:

• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of individual components.
• Conduct system testing to validate the integration of different modules.
• Identify and fix bugs or issues through debugging and troubleshooting.

5.   Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation for the codebase, APIs, and overall system architecture.
• Document coding standards and best practices for the development team.
• Provide documentation for end-users if applicable.

6.   Collaboration
:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance (QA), product management, and UI/UX designers.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate with other developers to address challenges and share knowledge.

7.   Maintenance and Support:

• Provide ongoing support and maintenance for deployed applications.
• Address and resolve issues reported by users or identified through monitoring.
• Update and upgrade applications to meet changing requirements and address security vulnerabilities.

8.   Security:

• Implement security best practices to safeguard applications from potential threats.
• Regularly update software components and libraries to address security vulnerabilities.

9.   Communication:

• Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide status updates, progress reports, and participate in team meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

a)   Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related Course

b)   5 Year's Minimum working Experience as a Front-end developer

c)   Must have a portfolio demonstrating proficiency in JavaScript and frontend frameworks React, Angular.

Location
: Nairobi

Terms
: Full Time, On site;
Contract duration
:
1 Year
with possibility of extension

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Deadline
: 21st/ October/2025

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Job Title: Expert Data Scientist on Credit Scoring

Job Purpose Statement:

Data Science is a function within Data Management Office whose role is to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive smarter decision-making, stronger risk management and improved customer experiences. Leveraging on advanced analytics, statistic modelling and machine learning, the function supports in the areas such as Credit scoring, Fraud detection,

Customer segmentation, Product personalization, risk forecasting and regulatory compliance. Seeking an experienced Data Scientist with proven expertise in credit scoring in financial institutions. The candidate will take ownership of building robust credit scorecards, ensuring delivery of a production-ready, regulatory-compliant solution that drives lending decisions i.e. Risk based pricing.

Data Science and Innovation

Responsibility:

·   Lead and implement the end-to-end development of credit scorecards, from problem definition to deployment

·   Conduct data exploration, cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.

·   Apply statistical modeling and machine learning techniques (i.e, logistic regression, decision trees, ensemble methods, neural networks) for scorecard development.

·   Perform model validation, back-testing, and monitoring to ensure stability, accuracy, and fairness.

·   Collaborate with risk, credit, and technology teams to integrate models into production systems.

·   Document methodology, assumptions, and outcomes for monitoring/governance.

·   Train and mentor internal staff on scorecard use, monitoring, and governance

Output:

·   Fully developed credit scorecard models for retail, SME, or corporate lending (as applicable).

·   Detailed model documentation (methodology, validation results, monitoring framework).

·   Deployment-ready model integrated into production environment.

·   Model performance tracking framework (e.g., KS, Gini, ROC AUC, stability index, population stability).

·   Knowledge transfer to internal data science/risk teams

Job Dimensions

Stakeholder Management: key stakeholders that the position holder will need to liaise/work with to be successful in this role.

Internal: Data Engineers, IT, Credit, Operations, Customer Experience, Business Performance function, Business Support Services

Ideal Job Specifications

Academic:

·   Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Economics, or any other related quantitative field. Working experience of the equivalent is also acceptable for this position.

·   Masters in Data Science/Math or any Quantitative discipline is an added advantage

Professional:

·   Big Data or Data Science certification from recognized institutions

·   Cloud and/or AI certifications from recognized institutions

Desired work experience:

·   
Must have
a minimum of 6 years with
proven experienc
e in
credit risk modeling and scorecard development in a banking or financial services environment.

·   Hands-on experience with scorecards I.e. application, behavioral and collection scorecards

·   Strong knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods (logistic regression, decision trees, gradient boosting, neural networks).

·   Proficiency in Python, SQL or SAS, R.

·   Prior experience in model governance and validation

·   Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines.

Behavioral Competencies

·   Communication Skills: The Data Scientist will be required to explain advanced statistical content to senior data scientists and relevant stakeholders.

·   Have the ability to translate and tailor this technical content into applicable business material with clear recommendations and insights relevant to the audience at hand.

·   Interpersonal Skills: ability to work effectively in a group/collaborative setting, be result oriented, be highly analytical, be a strategic and creative thinker, have superior organizational skills, have a strong attention to details, have an ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines, have exceptional problem-solving skills, and remain calm and composed in times of stress and uncertainty.

·   People Skills: people person, demonstrating an ability to create and maintain strong, meaningful, and lasting relationships with others. He must also be a confident but friendly and approachable individual who will inspire confidence and trust in his seniors and key stakeholders, leading them to give credit to his insights and judgments.

Location
: Nairobi

Terms
: Full Time, On site;
Contract duration
: 1 Year with possibility of extension

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Deadline
: 23rd/ September/2025

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SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join our IT team. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing comprehensive solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, a strong background in system architecture, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and gather requirements, ensuring alignment with technical capabilities.
• Design end-to-end solutions that meet business needs, considering scalability, security, and performance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, and project managers.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with solution design and implementation.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring technical alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Strong understanding of system architecture principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in designing scalable and secure solutions for complex business problems.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse technical teams and collaborating on cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with a variety of programming languages and development methodologies.
• Ability to assess and recommend appropriate technologies based on project requirements.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Previous experience in a lead or senior architect role.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level application integration and API design.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of previous work.