Junior System Developer
Summary
Junior developer in Nairobi who writes clean, efficient code to spec, integrates software components and third-party programs, deploys and debugs systems, and produces technical documentation. Works across a broad stack including PHP, Python, Golang, JavaScript, and frameworks like Vue, React, and Hibernate.
Responsibilities
Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts
Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
Integrate software components and third-party programs
Verify and deploy programs and systems
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
Gather and evaluate user feedback
Recommend and execute improvements
Create technical documentation for reference and reporting
Qualifications and experience
BSc/BA degree in computer science
Knowledge of coding languages (e.g.PHP, Python, Yii, JavaScript, Golang) and frameworks/systems (e.g. Vue, ReactJS, AngularJS, Git)
Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Experience in mobile app development an added advantage (Kotlin, Flutter, etc)
Team player
Ability to learn new languages and technologies
Excellent communication skills
Resourcefulness, creativity and troubleshooting aptitude
Attention to detail
Proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
Knowledge of the software development life-cycle.
Experience working on a variety of software development projects