Senior Software Developer at Career Options Africa Ltd

Background Information

Our client, an AgTech platform transforming out grower management in Africa, is actively seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Software Developer to join their exceptional team.

THE JOB

As the Senior Software Developer, you will engage with agribusinesses, helping them adopt the client’s platform and optimize their outgrower schemes. Your role goes beyond sales—you will support clients during onboarding, act as their initial point of contact for questions, and identify and define feature requests to improve the client’s platform.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Build and maintain core features in our React frontend and Django backend. 
• Develop new mobile features using React Native with Expo. dev, optimized for farmers and field agents in low-connectivity areas. 
• Work closely with the CTO, product team, and agronomists to design scalable, user-friendly solutions. 
• Ensure code quality, system reliability, and security across the stack. 
• Help shape our architecture and development best practices as we scale. 
• Collaborate on DevOps tasks and deployment pipelines (Heroku, AWS). 
• Support rapid iteration based on user feedback from the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

The job holder should have the following qualifications. 

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher in software engineering or a related field. 
2. At least 5 years of experience building full-stack applications
3. Should have a strong command of React, Django, PostgreSQL, and REST APIs 
4. Proven experience with Expo.dev and React Native for mobile development 

THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies.

• Familiarity with Heroku, AWS, and cloud architecture 
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects 
• Solid grasp of modern development workflows (testing, CI/CD, Git)
• Experience working with or for users in emerging markets 
• Background in AgTech, rural platforms, or remote-first apps 
• Knowledge of WhatsApp integrations or online-first design patterns

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING THE RIGHT PERSON

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.