Role Profile:
Kyosk is looking for a passionate Senior Software Engineer to help strengthen the development competency of a team of software engineers who are developing solutions on the leading edge of innovation in Africa. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the full SDLC of the team output.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll join our growing team of Product and Technology professionals who share a passion for leveraging technology to empower informal retailers across
the African continent. You’ll work with teams from multiple countries across the organization to imagine and build innovative solutions for Kyosk’s customers and internal teams.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a strong technologist, innovator and an analytical problem solver. You will need to develop high quality, resilient, scalable software.
Key Responsibilities
Play a leading role in the design and development of software solutions
Triage, investigate and resolve errors and bugs
Adhere to, promote and help to improve Kyosk’s development processes
Perform Peer Code reviews
Mentor less experienced software engineers
Minimum Technical Requirements:
A minimum of 6 years proven work experience as a Front-end developer;
A bachelor’s degree in computer science; Engineering or related field;
Strong working experience with JavaScript, Angular;
Familiarity with Figma and/or able to convert wireframe/designs to html/CSS/SCSS/Angular page;
Hands on experience with markup languages;
Familiarity with browser testing and debugging ex: playwright/cypress;
In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment);
Understanding of layout aesthetics;
Organized and able to follow best practices regarding code quality, testing and code reviews;
An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment;
Familiarity with agile (scrum) environments;
Comfortable with working remotely;
Nice to have: experience in working with Launch Darkly;
Able to work in an environment where new features are built and applications are continuously deployed;
Experience with SCSS, experience with Ionic and an understanding of security on single page applications.
Experience with GraphQl and integration with backend team
Minimum Behavioural and Soft Skills Requirements:
Strong work ethic
Focus on delivery
Punctual
Works independently
Expectation management
Passion for learning
Ability to lead a discussion with clients in a professional manner
Ability to give reasonably accurate time estimates
Proactively accommodates value chain outside of sphere of responsibility
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely
Can take the lead on small projects
Desired Technical Competencies:
6+ years of software development experience
3+ year of experience of the full SDLC
A bachelor’s degree in computer science; Engineering or related field
Strong working experience with JavaScript, Angular
Familiarity with Figma and/or able to convert wireframe/designs to html/CSS/SCSS/Angular page
Hands on experience with markup languages
In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
Understanding of layout aesthetics
Organized and able to follow best practices regarding code quality, testing and code reviews
An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
Familiarity with agile (scrum) environments
Comfortable with working remotely
Nice to have: experience in working with Launch Darkly
Able to work in an environment where new features are built and applications are continuously deployed
Experience with SCSS, experience with Ionic and an understanding of security on single page applications
Practitioner of the shift-left approach
Experience introducing automated tests into a code base
Experience architecting, designing and implementing a software system
Desired Behavioral Competencies:
Constantly seeks to improve tech and processes to streamline development
Ability to work under pressure, with tight timelines and ambitious deadlines
You have integrity: You do what you say you will do and make no excuses.
Promote psychological safety in the team, as well as across the entire organization.
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