Back-End Developer Ninja at Kofa

About The Job

• We are looking for versatile and experienced backend developers with ninja skills to develop server-side applications and relevant APIs. 

Position Summary:

• You will collaborate with other team members to design various applications that are efficient and consistent.
• You will use your understanding of programming languages and tools to create code, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users. 
• You should have excellent communication, computer, and project management skills.
• You should be focused on building better, more efficient applications and creating a better end-user experience. You should be knowledgeable, collaborative, and motivated.
• If you have outstanding programming skills and a great passion for developing robust, scalable and innovative applications, then you will love this job.

Responsibilities:

• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle
• Compile and analyse data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
• Define and communicate technical and design requirements
• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future
• Learn about new technologies and Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
• Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience in a peak performance organisation, preferably a tech startup
• Product company experience
• Enterprise software company experience
• Developer platform/tool industry experience
• Experience working with a global or otherwise multicultural team
• Passionate about/experienced with open source and developer tools

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, PHP, or Python, C# and operating systems may be required.
• Experience with Ruby, Laravel, Django, NodeJS, Spring or Express frameworks
• In-depth understanding of application development (web and mobile)
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Experience with SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL or Oracle database systems
• Knowledge of SOAP, REST API and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with front-end languages such as HTML, JavaScript and CSS
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Experience with application development and deployment on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience using formal software management and source control tools (JIRA, Confluence, Git, SVN, Bitbucket etc.)
• Self-motivated, curious, creative and passionate about technology with the ability to learn new technologies as needed
• Strong communication skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player in an agile environment
• Demonstrated ability to onboard and integrate with an organisation long-term
• Knowledge and experience with compliance and data security

This position requires you to work on location at our Accra office during your probationary period, after which it will transition to a hybrid home and office work schedule.