Senior Software Engineer - Makedu

Duties

• Interfacing with clients to understand their business, processes, goals and visions for the project.
• Performing high quality work that surpasses the need of the client.
• Ensure the Lead Software Engineers and Software Engineers are able to understand the business context and value of their tasks, as well as how it impacts users.

• Analyze system specifications and create detailed software development plans and assign tasks to  Lead Software Engineers.
• Scope development effort, and provide reliable resource and timeline estimates.
• Prioritizing the work that the team is responsible to ensure that they are working on the highest value work meets the clients’ objectives.
• Working with Software Engineers to decompose high-level stories into smaller, specific tasks and provide high-level design support to help them understand how to solve specific coding challenges.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure that the work delivered is in accordance with the technical standards of the client.
• Provide feedback to system analysts about performance considerations/usability issues concerning software specifications and implementation.
• Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities.
• Determine process improvements, best practices, and develop new processes.
• Research and recommend software tools to Software Engineers.
• Perform performance and scalability analysis as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must-Have

• BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related degree.
• A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have a valid travelling passport.
• Experience in managing a team of at least 5 Software Engineers.
• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• 4+ years of professional experience in professional web development.

Competencies

• Experience with Scrum.
• Knowledge of Python and PHP, and the Django and Laravel Framework
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Familiarity with various operating systems (Linux, Mac OS, Windows).
• Experience taking a project from scoping requirements, development through to the actual launch of the project.
• Experience using system monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic) and automated testing frameworks.
• Ability to provide in-depth evaluation and analysis of unique complex technological issues.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Detail-oriented Knowledge of the 17 Sustainable Development Goal.
• Must be able to work both in a group and as an individual.
• Must be empathetic.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills to improve on self and the organization.
• Good time management skills.
• Firm knowledge
• Project management skills
• Relationship building and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be emotionally intelligent
• Must be able to coach, mentor, delegate and motivate.
• Must be able to manage performance
• Self-directed and self-motivated
• Multitasking results-oriented