Job Description– Backend Developer (20000170)
Backend Developer – (20000170)
Description
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in theSafaricom Digifarm Kenya Limited organization. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
Reporting to theDigifarm TechLead, the BackEnd developer will be responsible for core application logic, scripting, databases, data and application integration, APIs & Microservices that ensure responsive front-end web/app architecture. He/She will also work alongside the architect, UI/UX teams and other developers for any additional features.
The developer will be required to see out a project from conception to final product with high attention to detail and collaboration with the agile team.
Responsibilities
Developing front end website architecture.
Developing back end website applications.
Maintain code integrity and organization
Ensure implementation of security and data protection in code
Assist in creating servers and databases for functionality.
Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
Working alongside UI/UX designers for web design features.
Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
Designing and developing APIs.
Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
· At least 3 years of proven development experience for both mobile and website applications.
· Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git.
· Proficiency with front end languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
· Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular JS, React and Amber.
· Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP and .Net.
· Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
· Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications is a plus
· Excellent verbal communication skills.
· The ability to thrive in fast-paced environment.
Note to Applicants
As part of the interview process, external candidates should prepare the following documentationwhich will be required as soft copies at a later stagebased on your performance in the interviews/assessments.
a) An updated CV with contacts of three referees, 2 who must be professional and must have supervised you at some point, the other referee can be a colleague in the same professional field.
b) Kenyan Certificate of Good Conduct (Less than 1 year old) or a receipt of the same from the CID pending release of the hardcopy document.
c) Clearance certificate from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
d) University Diploma/Degree Certificate/ Letter of completion from University in case you have not received your diploma/degree certificate.
e) National ID/Passport.
