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Head of Digital Engineering
About Jubilee Insurance
was established in August 1937, as the first locally incorporated Insurance Company based in Mombasa. Jubilee Insurance has spread its sphere of influence throughout the region to become the largest Composite insurer in East Africa, handling Life, Pensions, Asset Management and Medical Insurance. Today, Jubilee is the number one insurer in East Africa with over 1.9 million clients. Jubilee Insurance has a network of offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi. It is the only ISO certified insurance group listed on the three East Africa stock exchanges – The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Its regional offices are highly rated on leadership, quality and risk management and have been awarded an AA- in Kenya and Uganda, and an A+ in Tanzania. For more information, visit www.JubileeInsurance.com
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Qualifications
Job Ref. No: JHUB 002
Role Purpose
The Head of Digital Engineering is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the Digital Engineering function within Jhub SEZ Limited, overseeing software engineering and development, RPA and automation, core platform engineering, and technical support. The role is accountable for the design, development, delivery, reliability, scalability and continuous improvement of technology solutions, while ensuring that engineering capabilities are aligned to business and customer needs. The role will work closely with other transformation functions to translate opportunities into commercially viable digital products and services, while driving the translation of technology capabilities into sustainable, revenue-generating solutions.
Academic Background & Relevant Qualifications
Minimum 8 years’ experience in software engineering, digital technology, technology transformation or a related field, including leadership experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
Master’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field will be an added advantage.
Relevant professional certifications in technology, software engineering, cloud computing, DevOps, project management or related areas will be an added advantage.
Proven experience leading engineering and technology capabilities, developing and executing technology strategies, and scaling digital products, platforms or solutions.
Experience managing complex technology environments, budgets, vendors and strategic partnerships, with exposure to technology-enabled commercial initiatives and engagement with senior stakeholders.
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