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Back-end Software Developer
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The Developer creates the logical back end, front end and core computational logic of a website, software or information system (using broad technologies such as JAVA, C#, Python etc). Creating prototypes and designs and builds modules and solutions in all iterative cycles, to develop, maintain, and optimize the business outcome. This role is responsible for performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers to produce design, and ensuring that technical documentation and training is provided for reference and operational support. Typically reports to the Chapter Lead.
Key accountabilities and decision ownership

Estimate user and technical stories to help inform and prioritize backlog
Design modules according to user stories, UX designs, and technical stories
Develop solutions according to module designs and deploy using delivery pipeline
Develop and execute unit and integration tests; support testing against user and technical story acceptance tests
Suggest improvements to user stories and UX
Manage technical debt as part of daily activities
Conduct peer reviews and maintain coding standards
Manage incidents as level two and level three support
Manage problems as level two and level three support

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

Agile and lean programming and development of software systems in Web-scale environments
Mobile app developer skills with ability to create, maintain and implement the source code to develop mobile apps and programs that meet the needs and requirements of the clients using the computer programming languages.
Backlog item estimation
Unit, integration, smoke and static code analysis testing
Architectural element testing e.g. APIs
Automated testing and tools e.g. Selenium
Code reviewing
Software incident and problem management
Expertise in multiple programming and markup languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Nativescript, Android, Java, PhP, Ruby, SQL, XML, JSON, C and Python, and paradigms such as object-oriented-, even-driven-.
Must have knowledge of the following databases i.e. MariaDB, MySQL, MongoDB.
Vast knowledge of Operating systems such as LINUX etc.
Continuous integration and continuous delivery methodologies and tools
DevOps culture, processes, and tools
Cloud-native architectures, including public cloud PaaS / IaaS, micro-services architectures, API
Highly cross-functional and able to swap and perform adjacent roles at short notice
Flexibility to deal with changing projects and priorities in a short space of time
Strong problem solving skills and ability to learn new methods and processes
Strong relationship building, persuasion, and collaboration skills that drives internal-and crossteam constructive feedback and support
Strong communications skills, with the ability to distil difficult technical concepts into simple and actionable modules
Strong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple balls, and comfortable working under pressure
Good understanding of the business capability / user journey, wider organizational goals, and desired product business outcomes

Must have technical / professional qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field
2 -3 years relevant experience of which a minimum of one year is in programming and/or systems analysis applying agile frameworks
Experience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, LSD, and FDD
Experience working with multiple programming and markup languages, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, SQL, XML, JSON, and Python, and paradigms such as object-oriented-, even-driven-, procedural-, functional-, and declarative programming
Professional experience and knowledge of the Telecommunications industry preferred
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) preferred