R Software Developer at Actserv

Job Purpose:

We are seeking to recruit an R Software Developer within our team.

Reporting to: Manager, Software Engineering.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop robust & scalable Applications using various programming languages and frameworks to perform core business functions;
• Create workflow diagrams & charts to demonstrate the functionality of Applications & design programs before coding;
• Analyze system applications and run tests to spot and resolve bugs and inconsistencies;
• Work with team members to find creative, innovative solutions to solve problems;
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology products;
• Contribute to services and systems architecture for projects and provide feedback to other team members;
• Collaborate with other members of different departments to understand their needs and devise ways to accommodate them with application and software needs;
• Work with the product and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solutions;
• Provide insight regarding user ability and user experience to guide system development;
• Deploying software tools, processes, and metrics;
• Perform regular audits to identify the Application inefficiencies and mastermind ways to improve workflow;
• Help improve the current code quality through writing unit tests, automation and performing code reviews;
• Write and continually update documentation for all Applications for internal and external reference;
• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule;
• Preparing reports on programming project specifications, activities, or status;
• Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in mobile/web technologies;
• Performing other related tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Proficiency in programming in R and javascript, proficiency in any other languages is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge in R Shiny for web application development and data.table for efficient data manipulation.
• Experience working with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks.
• Experience in Agile Development/ software life-cycle development.
• Preferred experience working with Linux-based OS is an added advantage.
• Commitment to professional values and integrity.
• Displays initiative, self-drive, ownership of work, adaptability & flexibility.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, client engagement, project management & leadership skills.