Software Developer at Davis & Shirtliff Group
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of
water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and
operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries
in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC and Zimbabwe. The company
has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread
across the region and seeks to fill the position of Software Developer at
Nairobi Head office.
The role focuses on building reliable, secure, and scalable
applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate
business requirements into effective technical solutions.The successful
candidate will report to the Digital Business Manager and be charged with the
following responsibilities.
- Developing,
Maintaining and Upgrading D&S suite of customer-facing platforms
including websites, web apps and apps.
- Perform
scheduled / routine and zero-day systems upgrade, support & rollout of
Key customer facing platforms.
- Research
& Development to provide creative, innovative, and disruptive
solutions that address business needs.
- Working
with business, solution owners, and management to identify areas that can
be improved through technology.
- Perform
system hardening measures such as scheduled pen-tests, regression testing,
remote config, back up rollback to ensure 99.9% uptime with <100ms
response time.
Key Qualifications
- Holder
of 2nd class upper or higher in Bsc. Computer Science, Software
Engineering, Information Technology, or Electrical Engineering from a
recognized university.
- 2 – 4
years of experience in system or software development in a busy
environment.
- Demonstrable
experience in the development and deployment of pixel perfect, fast and
responsive Websites, Apps & Portals starting as wireframes in Adobe
Photoshop, In-design, Figma etc.
- Development,
writing and shipping high quality code in PHP, JavaScript / Typescript,
Dart, Java, NodeJs & Android. Database environment using MySQL,
PostgreSQL, NoSQL and SQLite. Experience in Flutter (App and Web),
Laravel, Joomla backends and APIs will be a huge advantage.
- Experience
in setup, testing and deployment of environments, solutions and apps on
AWS, Azure, cPanel, Google Play, Appstore and Huawei App Gallery. Added
advantage for using Github workflows for deployment on Google Play and
Appstore.
- Experience
working in a CI /CD environment, development of secure APIs / systems,
Set-up and upgrade of libraries and extensions using Composer, Gradle and
Cocoa-pods.
- Experience
using eCommerce systems including integrations to payment systems such as
MPESA, MTN, Stripe, Visa / Mastercard etc.
- Portfolio
that includes developed websites (provide links) and apps (Google Play and
Appstore links) including the role you played in the project and impact on
the customer / organization.
Added advantages:
- Experience
using Google Vertex AI or any AI ML platforms including integration to
existing systems especially but not limited to recommendations, advisory,
etc. Agentic, Multimodal would be a huge bonus.
- Data
and Analytics presentation in systems and apps.
- Firebase
suite, Google Cloud solutions.
- Experience
with CDNs, Cloud Flare secure suite, Remote config, Load balancing and
other security-oriented features.
- Experience
with SEO, Google Analytics.
Critical competences:
- Ability
to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
- Excellent
communication skills.
- Ability
to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Have
passion for innovation, proactive approach to learning new technologies
with continuous improvement and learning mindset.
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of
specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant potential
for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work
environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidates.
If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply
for the role using the link below before Friday, February 20th,
2025.
Chemical Sales Engineer at Davis & Shirtliff Group
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of
water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and
operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional
subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan and
Zimbabwe. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained
and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the
position of Chemical Sales Engineer, reporting to the Chemical
Sales Manager.
The principal job tasks shall be: –
- Designing
and selling complete range of water and wastewater treatment
chemicals solutions to customers and prospects.
- Conducting
business development visits with existing and prospective clients to
expand and strengthen chemical business.
- Developing
and maintaining close working relationships with key
customers/consultants.
- Preparing
tenders, sales quotations, and expressions of interest for water and
wastewater treatment chemicals.
- Carrying
out technical service visits and provide technical support as required
within the region.
- Evaluating
and developing new technology, products, and innovative solutions.
Qualifications and Experience: –
- Upper
Second Class Degree in Chemical Engineering/ Analytical Chemistry /
Industrial Chemistry / Chemistry from a recognised institution
- Minimum
3 years’ experience in design, selling and servicing of water treatment,
utility and wastewater chemicals and solutions.
- Proven
sales track record and desire to succeed in a sales environment.
- Excellent
presentation, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability
to develop and manage professional networks with prospects and clients.
- Proficient
computer skills including MS Office packages.
- Project
management skills including ability to organize, schedule, prioritize and
multi-task in a dynamic environment.
The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of
specialists in the water and energy sectors which have significant
potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging
and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for
the successful candidates.
Interested applicants meeting these requirements should apply for the
role by Friday, 30th January 2026.
Sales Engineer Interns – Kenya at Davis & Shirtliff Group
Sales Engineer Interns
The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier
of Water and Energy solutions in the
region. The group is Kenyan-based and operates through a network of Kenyan
branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda
and South Sudan. The company has a total complement of over 600 highly trained
and professional staff spread across the region.
We are looking for qualified and talented young engineering
professionals to fill in the following position.
Sales Engineer Intern
The candidates will meet the following requirements:
- Graduate
Engineer in any engineering discipline from a recognized University, with
a minimum of Upper Second Honours degree.
- Proficient
in the use of Microsoft office suite.
- Valid
driving license and having AutoCAD skills is an added
advantage.
The successful candidates will join the company’s internship
program details of which are on the company website and will be posted to any
of the company’s many branches across the country. This provides an exciting
opportunity to join a dedicated team of dynamic experts who derive satisfaction
from “Improving Peoples Lives’ through Providing Water and Energy Solutions for
Africa”.
Interested applicants meeting these requirements should
apply for the role by Sunday, 30th November 2025.
Engineering Students Attachment at Davis & Shirtliff Group
The Group’s Engineering Division focusses on solving
real-world challenges in the areas of water and energy through innovations and
collaborations. The successful candidates will have hands-on experience in our
dynamic work environment, and opportunity to work with the best minds in the
product development and implementation of systems that support provision of
water and energy solutions in Africa.
What you will work on
Factory Automation
- Design
and program a robotic arm for precise container handling and dosing.
- Integrate
sensors, PLCs, and safety interlocks into the production line.
Electronics & IoT Product Development
- Prototype
smart controllers and edge devices for pumps, meters, and power systems.
- Implement
wireless connectivity (LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi/BLE) and cloud dashboards.
AI-Enabled Customer Support Tools
- Build
and fine-tune AI chatbots and knowledge-base search to streamline
technical support.
- Leverage
NLP and predictive analytics to enhance customer experience.
What’s in it for you?
- Practical
Engineering Experience – Apply control, embedded, and data-science
concepts to live projects.
- Mentorship
– Pair with senior engineers across Automation, Electronics R&D, and
Digital Engineering Solutions while gaining Agile project exposure, ISO
9001 & 45001 knowhow and lean manufacturing skills.
Eligibility
- 4th-year
undergraduate in Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical,
Industrial, Computer, or related engineering discipline.
- Strong
academic standing and evidence of project work (class, club, or personal).
- Working
knowledge of at least one of the following: PLC/HMI programming, C/C++
& Robotics or Electronics will be an added advantage
Pupillage
Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water
and energy solutions in the region. The Group is Kenyan based and operates
through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in
Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC, Zimbabwe, Somalia and
Burundi. The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and
professional staff spread across the region. We are an accredited institution by
the Kenya School of Law.
We are seeking a dynamic and self-driven and qualified
candidate for a three month pupillage program designed for learning and
mentorship. This role presents a rare opportunity for continuous development
through exposure to high-quality matters and will assist the students to gain
valuable knowledge and skills in a dynamic environment.
As a key member of the legal team, your duties and
responsibilities will include;
- Coordinating
legal activities within the department
- Management
of walk-in clients
- Writing
of department reports
- Handling
correspondences
- Conducting
legal research
- Drafting
of letters
Qualifications:
- Current
admission to the KSL Advocates Training Programme.
- Minimum
Second Class Honours LLB degree from a recognized university.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Learning
agility
- Planning
- Accuracy
- Results
orientated
- Communication
(verbal and written)
- Teamwork
Technical Competencies
- Legal
analysis
- Legal
drafting
- Legal
opinion
Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive industry level stipend during the pupillage.The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic
team of experts who derive satisfaction from “Improving People’s Lives through
Providing Water and Energy Solutions across Africa”. Interested applicants
meeting these requirements should apply, enclosing CVs, testimonials latest by
close of business 30th July 2025.