Software Developer at Egbin Power Plc

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the associated endpoints.
• Your primary focus will be development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of databases, integration of multiple data sources and databases into one enterprise system and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for building and integrating front-end elements into the application.
• A basic understanding of front-end and cross platform technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to identify and propose areas for improvement.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Development of APIs.
• Build solutions across multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one enterprise system
• Collaborating with team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the business experience.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• Setup and administration of critical backup tasks

Key Requirements
Education & Work Experience:

• B.Sc or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics or related course
• A minimum of 2+ years professional experience in similar capacity

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient knowledge of one or more programming languages such as PHP, Python, Node JS etc.
• Strong understanding of the software development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
• Good understanding of database management and SQL.
• Good understanding of technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Basic understanding of JavaScript frameworks like Ember, AngularJS, React Native, etc.
• Experience in ERP (e.g. Dynamics, Odoo etc) integration and/or development would be an added advantage.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Knack for implementing systems with security and data protection in mind.
• Good cross platform experience – understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Willingness to sit at a desk for extended periods.