Junior Software Engineer at iPay Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within a team to design algorithms and data flow charts
• Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
• Carry out unit testing and initial debugging of your projects
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
• Gather and evaluate user feedback
• Create technical documentation for reference and reporting

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Ready to engage on a steep learning curve, be proactive, have a desire to learn and a drive to keep innovating
• Proven experience in code development
• Deep understanding of the coding best practice
• Proven experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript), PHP frameworks such as CodeIgniter, Slim and Laravel and MVC application design principles
• Proven experience to do unit tests with tools such as PHPUnit and/or JUnit
• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities such as cross-site scripting, SQL injection and ways of addressing them
• Familiar with the limitations in the different programming languages and the solutions to resolve them Proven experience in using source code versioning tools such as GIT
• Knowledge of using debugging tools such as Xdebug, Kint, browser developer tools
• Ability to translate user requirements into a working solution within projected timelines and learn new languages and technologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
• Attention to detail
• BSc in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or a related field

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years’ experience.
• Our preferred technology
• PHP
• Python
• GoLang
• Java
• React Native & React JS

Top skills & proficiencies

• Software Design, Documentation and Testing
• Teamwork ethic
• Programming Skills
• Self-Directed
• Multitask
• Communication Skills
• Results-oriented
• High Energy
• Self-Motivated
• Experience working in an Agile Environment