QSSU- PLS- LSE - Lead Systems Engineer

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 PSLs 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.