Software Developer at Twiva Media Group Limited

Job Description

Are you looking to work for an exciting influencer marketing and social commerce start-up that gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself, be part of a Kenyan success story and leverage your talent to do something meaningful and massive? We are seeking a qualified Full Stack Software developer to join our product development team. Our ideal candidate has experience building products across the stack and a firm understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple back end languages. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment and will participate in the design and creation of scalable software, writing clean, functional code on the front- and back-end, and testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment
•  Design client-side and server-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Designing and developing effective APIs
• Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Work primarily in Java, Kotlin, PHP, and JavaScript

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, information technology, engineering, or relevant field
•  Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience developing web and mobile applications
• Familiarity with common stacks
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, SASS)
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., Java), JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js) and PHP frameworks (e.g., Laravel)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (AWS) and UI/UX design
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs
• Payment gateway integration (i.e Mpesa)
• Android development (Kotlin, MVVM Architecture)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills and great attention to detail
• Organizational skills and an analytical mind
• Professional certifications are a huge plus