**Job Descriptions for Systems Team - Boaz Trading PLC**
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### **1. IT Manager**
**Department**: Systems & Technology
**Reports to**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Lead the integration and maintenance of Boaz’s e-commerce infrastructure, ensuring seamless operation of the Amharic/English Shopify platform and TeleBirr mobile payment systems.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee the Shopify store’s localization (Amharic/English interfaces) and performance optimization.
- Manage TeleBirr payment gateway integration for secure domestic transactions.
- Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to troubleshoot technical issues during campaigns.
- Supervise IT support staff and ensure 99.9% uptime for all digital platforms.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years managing e-commerce platforms or fintech systems.
- Experience with multilingual website localization.
**Skills**
- Proficiency in Shopify, WordPress, and TeleBirr API integration.
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
- Team leadership and cross-department collaboration.
**Benefits**
- Health insurance + wellness stipend.
- Annual tech conference attendance (e.g., Africa Tech Summit).
- Performance-based bonuses.
**Application Instructions**
Submit resume and examples of past e-commerce projects to itjobs@boaztrading.com.
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### **2. Cybersecurity Expert**
**Department**: Systems & Technology
**Reports to**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (remote-friendly)
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Protect Boaz’s digital assets and customer data, ensuring compliance with global security standards for diaspora transactions.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement encryption protocols for credit card data (PCI-DSS compliance).
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
- Monitor threats targeting cross-border transactions (e.g., EU/U.S. sales).
- Train staff on phishing prevention and data privacy best practices.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security.
- 4+ years in cybersecurity roles, preferably in e-commerce or fintech.
- Certifications: CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
**Skills**
- Firewall management (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet).
- Knowledge of GDPR and Ethiopia’s Data Protection Proclamation.
- Incident response and forensic analysis.
**Benefits**
- Remote work flexibility.
- Reimbursement for cybersecurity certifications.
- Stock options in Boaz Trading PLC.
**Application Instructions**
Email resume, certifications, and a security audit case study to cybersecurity@boaztrading.com.
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### **3. Blockchain Developer**
**Department**: Systems & Technology
**Reports to**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Develop blockchain solutions to trace Boaz’s organic cotton supply chain from farm to consumer, ensuring transparency and ethical sourcing.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Design QR code traceability system using Hyperledger Fabric or Ethereum.
- Collaborate with Hawassa production teams to digitize cotton journey data.
- Integrate blockchain with Shopify for customer-facing transparency portals.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Blockchain Development, or related field.
- 3+ years in blockchain development, preferably in supply chain or retail.
- Portfolio of decentralized applications (dApps).
**Skills**
- Smart contract development (Solidity, Chaincode).
- API integration with ERP systems.
- Understanding of Ethiopian agricultural supply chains.
**Benefits**
- Annual hackathon sponsorship.
- Equity stake in blockchain projects.
- Flexible hours and creative autonomy.
**Application Instructions**
Submit resume, GitHub portfolio, and a blockchain project summary to blockchain@boaztrading.com.
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### **4. AR/VR Specialist**
**Department**: Systems & Technology
**Reports to**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Create immersive AR/VR experiences to enhance Boaz’s digital marketing and Cannes Film Festival activations.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop Instagram AR filters for virtual T-shirt try-ons.
- Design VR tours of Ethiopian cotton farms for Cannes pop-up installations.
- Collaborate with designers to translate cultural motifs into 3D assets.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Graphics, or related field.
- 3+ years in AR/VR development, preferably in retail or entertainment.
- Portfolio of interactive 3D projects.
**Skills**
- Unity3D or Unreal Engine proficiency.
- 3D modeling (Blender, Maya).
- Cross-platform AR development (Spark AR, Lens Studio).
**Benefits**
- Access to cutting-edge AR/VR hardware.
- Travel to Cannes for VR installations.
- Creative bonus for high-impact projects.
**Application Instructions**
Send resume, portfolio, and a demo reel to arvr@boaztrading.com.
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### **5. Data Analyst**
**Department**: Systems & Technology
**Reports to**: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location**: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
**Job Type**: Full-Time
**Summary**
Leverage data to forecast demand, optimize inventory, and align product launches with Ethiopian festivals and global events.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Analyze social media trends (TikTok, Instagram) to predict sales spikes.
- Build demand forecasting models using historical sales and festival calendars.
- Generate dashboards for real-time insights into Cannes Collection performance.
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related field.
- 3+ years in data analysis, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
- Experience with Ethiopian market dynamics.
**Skills**
- Python/R, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI.
- Machine learning basics (time-series forecasting).
- Fluency in Amharic and English.
**Benefits**
- Professional development budget (e.g., Coursera courses).
- Hybrid work model.
- Performance-linked bonuses.
**Application Instructions**
Apply with resume, data analysis portfolio, and a sample forecast report to datajobs@boaztrading.com.
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**Why Join Boaz’s Systems Team?**
- Bridge Ethiopia’s tech divide by merging TeleBirr accessibility with blockchain innovation.
- Work on globally impactful projects, from Cannes VR to ethical supply chains.
- Competitive salaries aligned with Silicon Valley benchmarks (adjusted for local economy).
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
Boaz Trading PLC champions diversity. Applicants from all genders, ethnicities, and tech backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
