Assistant Database Administrator (Developer)

Karatina University wishes to recruit qualified and interested applicants for the position as indicated below. Assistant Database Administrator (Developer) Ref: KarU/HR/ADAD/2026 1 Position Grade: 10 KES 63,647 - 97,988 Job Description

• Installing and configuring Dynamics Navision/Dynamics 365 Solution.
• Create new and modify existing components (extensions, code units, pages, reports) of Dynamics Navision/Dynamics 365.
• Integrate Dynamics NAV with other systems using APIs/web services.
• Debug and fix errors in Dynamics Solution.
• Develop and maintain server-side functionality.
• Create and implement APIs for data exchange.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and web masters.
• Analyze user requirements and translate them into secure backend solutions.
• Develop, test, debug, and deploy backend code extensions (C/AL, C/SIDE).
• Integrate Dynamics NAV 2016 or higher/ Dynamics 365 with external systems.
• Design and develop database structures using SQL Server.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues.
• Optimize database performance.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend development technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
• At least eleven (11) years relevant work experience, with five (5) years in developing solutions with Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 or higher/ Dynamics 365.
• Certification in Dynamics 365. Proven proficiency in C/AL.
• Membership registration in a relevant professional body.
• Masters Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

The specific details of the specializations are indicated in the University website www.karu.ac.ke. How to Apply All applicants are required to submit their applications online through the job’s portal (https://jobs.karu.ac.ke) available on the University website (under the careers section). The application should include a detailed Curriculum Vitae; Academic and Professional Certificates; Academic Transcripts; KCSE/KACE/KCE; recognition from CUE for any foreign certificate; and National ID or Passport. In addition, applicants MUST submit a continuously scanned copy of the application via email ([email protected]) with the subject clearly stating the job title and the reference number (e.g. Deputy Dean of Students (KarU/HR/DDS/2026) on or before Monday 16th November, 2026; 5.00 p.m. For information relating to job specifications and general requirements, kindly download the pdf advertisement (https://karu.ac.ke/careers/). Karatina University is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of either gender, persons with disability (evidence of NCPWD certificate) and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply. Please note that the University does not charge any fee for recruitment and selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and canvassing leads to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted Candidates will be communicated Karatina University: ISO 9001:2015 Certified