Senior Software Engineer at iPay Africa

Job Purpose
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop and evolve our information systems. We would expect you to be able to study the business operations in focus; design, develop, instal and maintain software solutions; support and develop the skill sets within the software team. The Senior Software Engineer will lead a team of developers responsible for building new systems and supporting existing software systems.
The ability to prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, evidence a consistent track record of thorough delivery on projects and exhibit excellent software engineering skills are a MUST. Creative engineering, balanced with attention to detail and high quality, together with a strong customer focus. We expect you to be able to work across multiple facets of a project and juggle multiple responsibilities at the same time. Strong analytic skills and the ability to create innovative solutions are expected. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to grow their career in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions by studying business needs and requirements; conferring with users; studying system flows, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development and proposed solutions
• Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
• Support and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching and training opportunities
• Make informed decisions quickly and taking ownership of services and applications at scale
• Accomplish engineering and organization mission by completing related results as needed
• Passionate about great and cutting-edge technologies, especially open source
• Be a persistent, creative problem solver
• Review project documentation and debug code thoroughly

 Minimum experience

• BSc/BA in Computer Science or a related degree
• 5 Years’ experience building software systems and coaching junior engineers/developers
• Knowledge of selected programming languages (e.g. Python, PHP, React. Js, GoLang) and the Java/J2EE platform
• Ability to work with different software development frameworks
• Fluent in JavaScript , React js and PHP
• 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)
• Analytical mind with keen problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills

 Top skills & proficiency

• Software Design, Documentation and Testing
• Teamwork
• Programming Skills
• Self-Directed & Self-Motivated
• Ability to multitask
• Great communication and conflict resolution skills
• Results Oriented
• High Energy
• Experience Working in an Agile Environment
• Remain cool and effective in a crisis and provide leadership to your team
• A high level of personal integrity and adherence to high ethical standards are expected of you .