This company was formerly known as SmartCook Energy. Last-mile energy networks for Africa’s cities. Smarter commerce for urban Africa. Unique rich media delivery platforms. Our mission is to improve life for everyone in Africa’s cities. Your RoleAs KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced Python and Odoo engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution.In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.What you will doKOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, Vue.js, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git Design, implement and deploy back-end Python and Odoo applicationsDevelop and maintain CRM, Manufacturing, Finance and Inventory management modulesLead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environmentCollaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviewsDeliver new features to production environments and support them in operationParticipate in building the engineering culture at KOKO What You Will Bring to KOKO At least three years experience of development in OdooExcellent knowledge of Odoo ArchitectureExcellent at Python programming and PostgreSQLAbility to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in PythonFamiliarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable servicesStrong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilersExperience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)Worked in an Agile multi-functional teamThrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customersGreat oral and written communication skills What We OfferWe believe that our people are critical for our ambitious growth plans in Kenya and beyond. We want to build an organisation where people thrive, feel included, grow professionally, and enjoy having high impact through their work. Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonusAnnual compensation reviews – we reward great workDiscounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leaveOngoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online coursesThe right equipment for the job – a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop If you share our passion for technology and our vision for global impact, we strongly encourage you to apply!KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!
