Job Role Description
Develop and maintain software systems that support our client’s operations to deliver fast reliable and secure customer experience both in Kenya and Tanzania.
Functions/Key Responsibilities

Build, own, and maintain substantial portions of the core software platform and the integrations with third-party systems.
Develop design documents, perform code reviews, and contribute to implementation decisions.
Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Operations, and Services) to ship scalable software solutions.
Continually improve our codebase with clean and efficient code as well as solve problems using the most appropriate technology.
Enhance development processes and toolchain to move towards CI/CD (continuous integration and delivery)

Key Capabilities

Experience developing web front ends using PHP, HTML, and CSS
Developed and launched applications on Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure), especially using microservices architectures
Experience with designing tables/schemas in relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Dynamo DB)
Working knowledge of REST API development for mobile/web use
Expert proficiency in Agile development process
Ability to work in a distributed team
Working Knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) would be advantageous.
Basic Understanding of Information Security
Demonstrated understanding of UI design principles
Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Academic Qualifications

Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
Qualifications in one or more software languages
AWS qualifications is an advantage.

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required.

5+ years coding in one of the following languages: Node, JS