Software Engineer at iKhokha

About the Job

Job Description

• The iKTribe is on the lookout for another Software Engineer who is creative and passionate about changing the world of payments for entrepreneurs. 

If you are looking for a challenge in the FinTech space then apply now! 

What's in it for YOU?

• You would get the chance to be a part of a rapidly growing, purpose-driven Fintech company that has an awesome culture. 
• You would be a part of building bleeding edge solutions.
• If you are a team player that thrives in an Agile Scrum environment, then #JointheHustle!

So, what will you do?

• Within the Fintech space, you will be building new technologies, maintaining existing technologies as well as testing various systems.
• You will be working in an Agile environment within a collaborative cross-functional Team, reporting into the Software Development Manager.

In addition to the above, you will;

• Develop crispy new user-facing features that drive our users to take action, using React.js, HTML5 and CSS.
• Responsible for the end-to-end development of serverless microservice based systems, including: initial planning, development, writing test cases, creating the deployment pipeline and deploying to our cloud hosting provider.
• Exhibit excellent communication and team player skills.

What are we looking for?

• Mentoring and guiding junior Engineers
• Write Complex Code
• Thorough understanding of Databases, Application services and Application Lifecycle
• Work and independently complete Tasks
• Good problem and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to make decisions within your scope of work
• Drive self domain knowledge

Deal breakers:

• At least 4 years of relevant experience with the below technologies:
• HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
• ReactJS, Angular or Vue
• NodeJS/Typescript or Java
• REST API Integration
• Object Oriented Programming Concepts, such as Design Patterns and Solid Principles

Any relevant experience with the below technologies would make you a front runner for the role:

• Jest: Unit Testing framework
• AWS Lambda
• AWS DynamoDB
• AWS S3
• AWS EC2
• Linux (Docker, Kubernetes)
• VSCode / IntelliJ
• Experience in Agile: using Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
• Version Control: Working in an Engineering Team (3+ Developers of various levels) with a version control system such as GitHub.
• Development Environments: Working in an Engineering Team (3+ Developers of various levels) with multiple Environments for Development, Testing and Production; including Branching Strategies.
• Creating, Maintaining and Reviewing Documentation.
• Leading and participating in Code Reviews for your own code and code from other Teams.
• Mentorship: Mentoring, supporting and guiding Team Members.

Qualifications

The following would be advantageous:

• A degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience