Openings at Cytonn Investments

To fulfill its growing Technology needs, Cytonn Technologies is inviting applications from qualified graduates to its unique internship program. As a fresh computer science graduate, joining the workforce can be daunting, due to the gap between what you have learned and what the industry needs. At Cytonn Technologies, we are bridging this gap by providing you an opportunity to develop your career from the ground up and turn your newly learned computer science knowledge into a tool that is sought after by the industry. Your productivity is driven by your passion and excellent knowledge of your subject. You bring your passion and aptitude, we sharpen your skills and show you how to learn and lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building new and engaging web interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Working with UI/UX designers and other engineers to learn and build clean, beautiful, intuitive and user-friendly web solutions
• Collaborate on feature enhancements and improvements to existing apps aesthetics, design and performance
• Learn and implement best practice software design patterns
• Develop essential communication and entrepreneurial skills
• Writing clean, reusable and testable front-end code
• 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
• Covid-19 vaccination certificate

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Cytonn business is data and technology driven. Our software engineers push the limit of technology to build innovative and efficient technology solutions that change the way business and investment is done. With rapid growth, we handle a lot of data and require high efficiency to remain competitive and give our clients both robust and pleasant experiences with our products. The successful candidate will join the financial services engineering team, a fast-paced environment with immense challenges and learning opportunities. This experience builds careers rapidly and brings exposure to investments and real estate operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, implements, and supports technical web software solutions across a full stack of development tools and technologies that support Cytonn core and affiliate businesses
• Designs and builds robust and redundant solutions on the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud architecture utilized by Cytonn
• Stays on top of technology trends, researches and learns new technologies and applies as appropriate
• Maintains and improves existing codebases and reviews code changes
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Computer Science (or related) degree
• At least 3 years of experience working with PHP in a dynamic environment. Experience with a modern framework preferably Laravel is required. Experience developing for fintech is an added advantage
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks is an added advantage
• Solid skills of computing and algorithms with good background in object-oriented principles
• Knowledge of web and Internet infrastructure, databases, networking and programming
• A passion for computing and software and engaging learning experiences, as well as desire to make a difference in a highly productive environment
• The position will require one to work from the office
• Covid-19 vaccination certificate