Information Technology Jobs at Byte Orbit

Intermediate Software Developer

We are looking for a talented Intermediate Software Developer with 3+ years of coding experience to develop, build and operate sophisticated large-scale transactional systems. Our tech stack of choice is Python and Django, but we’re open to applicants who have knowledge in other object-orientated languages and MVC frameworks. Exposure to GoLang will be advantageous.

Skills & requirements

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Writing software in line with industry standards and design patterns 

• Guide and implement software and product design 
• Produce code of the highest quality
• Produce code in line with project requirements 
• Implement and maintain appropriate security standards 
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests

Debugging software for optimum functioning 

• Reproducing and locate the source of reported bugs and issues 
• Fix bugs and issues 
• Communicate errors and solutions to product owners 

Maintaining software and related repositories and databases ●

• Manage source code and versioning 
• Manage to branch and pull requests 

Managing Projects 

• Provide accurate estimates for new work and assessment for work completed 
• Manage projects task in line with project workflow 
• Identifying and suggesting functional improvements 
• Work with product owners to plan and execute project sprints 
• Maintaining detailed documentation for software components

Keeping current with the development environment 

• Maintain and improve skill set 
• Identify developmental needs and motivate for additional training

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH:

• Python​ 
• Django
• Django Rest Framework​
• PostgreSQL
• Redis

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES:

• Collaborative 
• Problem solver 
• Independent thinker 
• Organized 
• Professional 
• Knows how to manage stress when under pressure 
• Displays self awareness and leadership

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Senior Software Developer

• We are looking for a talented Senior Software Developer with 6+ years of coding experience to develop, build and operate sophisticated large-scale transactional systems as well as lead and mentor their development team.

Skills & requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSET:

• Our tech stack of choice is Python and Django, but we’re open to applicants who have knowledge in other object-orientated languages and MVC frameworks. Exposure to GoLang will be advantageous.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Write software in line with industry standards and design patterns
• Debugging software for optimum functioning
• Maintaining software and related repositories and databases
• Managing Projects
• Leading & Mentoring
• Keeping current with the development environment

WHAT YOU WILL WORK WITH:

• Python​ 
• Django
• Django Rest Framework​
• PostgreSQL
• Redis

INDIVIDUAL COMPETENCIES:

• Collaborative 
• Problem solver
• Independent thinker
• Organized
• Professional 
• Knows how to manage stress when under pressure 
• Displays self awareness and leadershi

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The technical product owner is responsible for the successful delivery of high-quality products, assisting clients with requirements analysis, project management and support. The technical product owner is responsible for coordinating multiple projects across brands and clients.   This role requires a deep understanding of both technical aspects and user needs, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-centric software solutions while managing risks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills & requirements

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLSET:

• The position will require someone with at least 3-4 years of experience as a technical product owner/ project manager/ business analyst in the tech industry. A qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) in project management, Information Systems or anything related would be to your advantage.
• Excellent grasp of ticket writing, agile delivery and business analysis processes. Must have experience using Jira for agile delivery.
• Technical acumen is a must for this role, and successful candidates will need to illustrate a thorough understanding of software systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Document Product Requirements

• The technical product owner is responsible for eliciting requirements from project stakeholders and clearly defining project context deliverables as well as writing comprehensive user stories and acceptance criteria.
• This will include, but not be limited to understanding and illustrating requirements by means of producing relevant artefacts, including context diagrams, process flows, data flows, C4 diagrams and other relevant artefacts.
• Document impact of requirements on the high level architecture of systems and Analyse software documentation (e.g. API documentation).

Manage Development Projects

• You will work closely with our developers and Scrum Master to produce time estimates for project work.
• Plan & Manage iterations.

Manage client relationships

• Our technical product owners run professional meetings with product stakeholders, build trusting relationships with clients and manage stakeholder expectations.

Manage Product Lifecycle

• You will be required to work with customers in the ongoing enhancement and improvement of the product, provide input into product direction and strategy.
• Manage product support by guiding operational processes as required.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK WITH:

• Jira
• Visio
• Trello
• QTest
• Google Analytics
• Design Thinking Methodologies
• Scrum Framework

THE IDEAL PRODUCT OWNER WOULD BE:

• A collaborative team player 
• Someone with sound emotional intelligence
• A critical thinker and natural problem solver
• Organised and able to work under pressure
• Multi-skilled with varied experience
• Professional with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
• Familiar with technical and business acumen