Software Engineering Internship at Cytonn Investments

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing web applications (both front end and back end), ensuring user requirements are met
• Designing database systems for web applications, ensuring efficient data storage and consistency
• Writing clean, reusable and testable code
• Maintaining web applications, ensuring uptime and dependability
• Working with designers to ensure that web applications developed are intuitive and user friendly
• Providing technical support to users when required
• Develop mobile apps and programs that meet the needs and requirements of the clients
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

REQUIREMENTS

• A grade of B and above in KCSE (or equivalent) with good grades in math and languages
• Computer Science (or related) degree. Candidates must have completed their degrees no more than one year ago. Candidates expecting to complete their degree work in the next few months are eligible as long as they will be available for the training
• Solid foundational skills of computing and algorithms, background in object oriented principles is an added advantage
• Basic foundational knowledge of web and Internet infrastructure, mobile app programming, databases, networking and programming
• Appreciation of web interfaces and user experiences
• A passion for computing and software and engaging learning experiences, as well as desire to make a difference in a highly productive environment
• Desire to use technology to develop innovative solutions that solve real world problems
• Interest in financial technology is encouraged

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• This internship gives you the unique opportunity to learn in a real business environment led by young, dynamic and creative executives with worldwide exposure. Interns develop applications that solve real-world business problems. In addition to technical skills, interns learn essential communication and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the industry and learn to work in a high-efficiency productive environment that guarantees the ability to fit in multiple work cultures. At the end of the internship, successful interns, who exhibit a high aptitude, creativity, and teamwork will be eligible for full-time employment. Those who do not get hired stand a very high chance of getting absorbed into the job market. Past graduates of this training have moved on to gainful employment. This training will define your future. The interns will have an opportunity to specialize in either front-end or back-end development
• We provide workspace, fast internet, Mac Book pro with Retina Display, books, online resources, mentorship and challenges to develop knowledge to a sought-after skill.