Senior Software Developer at Praekelt.org

Job description

• Your responsibilities as a Senior Software Developer​ shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Lead a software development team to build on and extend our core technology stack on which all our programmes are built.
• Adapt our core technology stack to serve the needs of our varied programme
• implementations in over 39 countries in the world
• Proactively contribute to Praekelt Foundation’s long-term vision for core technologies and architecture.
• Proactively contribute to the open source communities that Praekelt is establishing around its various open source initiatives.
• Advise on and/or contribute to new or emerging technologies that might be relevant to Praekelt.
• Commit to writing software that allows itself to be tested.
• Work well within cross functional teams in order to produce world class products and programmes that empower end users.
• What will set you apart from other applicants?
• Experience in, and knowledge of, software development process with experience of the scrum / agile methodologies being useful
• Passionate about the digital industry and an avid consumer of digital media - always in the know about the latest trends, technologies and platforms
• The ability to think strategically, act quickly, multi-task and work collaboratively in an environment that values creativity and flexibility
• Experience in Machine learning, Data analytics, Natural Language Processing or implementing large scale, high volume systems

Relevant Skills:

• An honours degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• At least 5 years experience as a developer with expertise in Python and Django development
• Experience with Twisted or other event driven programming frameworks
• At least 1 year’s experience in building and leading development teams, with an interest in mentoring of team members
• Experience using Git for revision control, and GitHub.
• Commitment to test-driven software development methodologies and a willingness to write software that allows itself to be tested
• Passionate about the mobile space, enabling you to advise on and/or contribute to new or emerging technologies that might be relevant to Praekelt
• Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities to internal and external partners
• Sees the bigger picture and must be a team-player
• Must possess good people management skills, integrity, energy and creativity.