About Us

CIC Insurance Group is a leading insurance and financial services organisation with more than five decades of experience helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve financial security.

We have grown into a dynamic Group offering life, general, micro insurance, asset management, and investment solutions, with operations in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Malawi, and are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Our tagline, “We Keep Our Word,” reflects our unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and delivering on our promises to our clients, partners, and communities.

CIC Group is passionate about innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive insurance solutions that meet the evolving needs of cooperatives, SMEs, corporates, and individuals. By joining us, you will be part of a team that is shaping the future of financial protection across Africa.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Digital & Transformation, the position holder will be pivotal in driving our company-wide digitization agenda. He/she will be instrumental in developing and implementing intelligent automation solutions, workflow automation, and digital transformation initiatives. Your expertise will enable significant efficiency gains, cost savings, and process enhancements, elevating our digital capabilities across the organization. As a CIC Engineering team member, you will uphold high standards, embrace challenges, and consistently act with integrity while contributing to the company’s technical direction and long-term decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code that meets best practices and industry standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on automation projects.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable full-stack solutions for automation and digitization projects.
• Implement and manage intelligent automation using UiPath for RPA.
• Develop and maintain portals using React, Java Spring Boot, and Python for scripting and automation tasks.
• Orchestrate complex workflows with tools such as a Temporal.
• Create low-code/no-code solutions using Corteza and Power Platform.
• Ensure seamless deployment and monitoring of applications on AWS and OpenShift.
• Apply Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum, to manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Optimize and manage databases using MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process simplification and reengineering to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops with business stakeholders to understand and create end-to-end process flows.

Who We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Masters Degree is an added advantage
• Proven track record in full-stack development with a robust background in front-end and back-end technologies.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in React, Java Spring Boot, and Python.
• Some experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and low-code/no-code platforms like Corteza and Power Platform.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, particularly AWS, and containerization with OpenShift.
• Extensive experience building APIs and services, particularly in Java and Microservices architecture.
• Comfortable working with cloud-native platforms and systems that support global users at scale