Web & Mobile App Developer

at DotConnectAfrica
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted June 20, 2020
Category Software Development
Web Design & Development
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

We are looking for an outstanding Web and Mobile App Developer to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website. You will build our websites from concept all the way to completion from the bottom up, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function.

Responsibilities

  • Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
  • Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
  • Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
  • Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
  • Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
  • Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
  • Cooperate with other department to produce the best products
  • Design and build advanced applications for the Android and other platforms
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Work with outside data sources and API’s
  • Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
  • Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Interactions:

  • Supervision Received: Requires little to no supervision. Plans and carries out work assignments; resolves most conflicts which arise; coordinates work with others as necessary; interprets policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Keeps Team leader informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications
  • Supervisory Duties: No functional supervisory responsibility but is responsible for managing a specific function.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate (or working towards a degree) in computer science, information systems or software engineering.
  • Proven working experience in web programming
  • Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
  • Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, ASP.NET, Javascript or Ruby on Rails
  • Solid experience with Content management Systems
  • A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
  • Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
  • Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
  • Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation process
  • Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
  • Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
  • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
  • Proven working experience in Android development
  • Have published at least one original Android app
  • Experience with Android SDK
  • Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
  • Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
  • Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
  • Understands the process of building, debugging and profiling apps
  • A passion for all things mobile development related keeping up on trends, architectures, emerging technologies
  • Self -motivated and disciplined work ethic to meet deadlines and bring the app live
  • Able to work independently without supervision to code and develop the app

Benefits and Compensation:

  • Salary Package Negotiable.

Applying Instructions

This Application will be sent to support@dotconnectafrica.org. If you want to send your application outside Campoe, you can send it directly to the email above!

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