Software Application Support Specialist at Rainforest Alliance Jobs In Kenya
Job Description
The Rainforest Alliance is a growing network of people who are inspired and committed to working together to achieve our mission of conserving biodiversity and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Through creative, pragmatic collaboration, we aim to rebalance the planet by building strong forests and healthy communities around the world
Position Summary
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join Rainforest Alliance as a Software Application Support Specialist and be part of a world-class team dedicated to driving innovation in the information technology industry.
At Rainforest Alliance, we believe in the potential of technology to bring about positive change. As a Specialist in Software Application Support, you will have the chance to work with innovative software applications and collaborate with a diverse group of skilled individuals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to our ambitious mission of safeguarding the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems.
Responsibilities:
- Manage one or more software applications, developing a deep technical understanding of its operation and become intermittently familiar with it
- Develop a good understanding of how a modern software platform operates.
- Successfully implement and maintain the software application, associated support processes and procedures to optimize efficiency
- Compete in a fast-paced environment, multitasking effectively to meet strict deadlines
- Support business and technical colleagues in identifying and prioritizing requested configuration changes, developing and managing the change back log
- As appropriate, challenge change requests to ensure and maintain both the integrity and overall performance of the application
- Develop a close working relationship with the application provider support and development teams
- Work with internal product teams and technical leads to understand scope, timing and prioritization of product development activities that may impact the application
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience (3-5 year’s) in various technical positions, ideally in a software development role
- In-depth knowledge of information technology systems and applications
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
- Familiarity with environmental and sustainability issues is a plus