Software Engineer - Python at Arifu

Job description

The Opportunity:

Job Description:

The Software Engineer will be responsible for:

• Platform-wide improvements to the existing modules and new modules;
• Leading and supporting product builds (depending on ability and interest) such as our Android app, Messenger and third party chat integration, adaptive learning engine, predictive analytics, gamification, partner API;
• Dreaming up powerful new features that will improve the lives of our learners and create more value for partners;
• Learning from live AB tests and internal analytics to upgrade features based on solid evidence;
• Running scrums and sprint cycles with your fellow devs and product manager;
• Keeping up with the essentials: testing, bug fixes, deployment, and documentation;
• Active participation in community events, trade meetups, and industry workshops in Nairobi and globally.

Qualifications:

• A desire to impact lives, the ability to make a long term commitment to your team and the product, and exceptional problem solving abilities are all essential prerequisites on the Arifu team. For this role, we’re also looking for someone with the following:
• 3-5+ years of professional experience in software development after completing an undergraduate degree;
• Minimum of Bachelor degree in CS, IT or related field. Masters level preferred;
• Demonstrated abilities in Python, MVC & R. Should also be familiar with Java, PHP, and MySQL;
• Demonstrated abilities in 2 or more NoSQL tools, such as Solr or ElasticSearch, MongoDB, CouchDB, and Redis;
• Working knowledge of AWS, Git, Bitbucket, SMS, IVR, HTML5, and Laravel, as well as S3 for data storage;
• Fluency in spoken and written English a must. Strong Swahili a plus;
• Ability to work off of and build upon other people’s code;
• Ability to get things done! We are all super ambitious and the road to greatness is paved with many lines of code;
• Ability to enjoy (and survive) the chaos of a high-growth tech company;

Compensation and Benefits:

We aspire to be competitive on compensation although, as an early-stage social enterprise, many on the team work just below market rate. To make up for that, staff are able to participate in the Arifu employee share program. We also offer a comprehensive health insurance package and will cover the cost of a work permit for foreign staff. Other benefits include monthly airtime allowance, extra leave, a stocked kitchen, and plenty of ping-pong and foosball.