Software Engineer: Frontend at Evince Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for software engineers with a passion for applying best practices and creating new things.
• You will design, implement and test solutions in various spaces from manufacturing to payment. You will be part of a small and agile team of professionals building world class solutions from Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop solutions, both new and existing
• Participate in solution workshops and write technical documentations as required
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, resolve bugs and add new functionalities.

Profile

• Preferably a university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related fields.
• Strong understanding of a varied web stack including javascript, css3, React, Backbone and HTML 5
• Must have a strong understanding of web architecture and standards
• Experience with web development on mobile and desktops
• A high level of commitment to the job
• A passion for software engineering
• An open mindset i.e. a desire to learn and to impact your colleagues and the rest of the world.
• Good understand of developing and running micro-services is a plus.

Required skills

• Hands on experience using React, Backbone and HTML 5 is required
• A working knowledge of NodeJs is a plus
• A good understanding of http, ajax, caching etc is a must
• You have contributed to one or more solution in use by customers.
• Experience with object oriented designs and development
• Good knowledge of programming standards
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of restructured text is welcome

Additional Skills:

• Candidate must have a good working knowledge of some source control tools i.e. git, mercurial, svn.
• Candidate must know how to write unit tests
• A good understanding of build tools and continuous integration is an added advantage
• Understanding of using CDN or caches.
• An understanding of cloud technologies including container technologies is an added advantage
• Candidates must be willing to help with troubleshooting escalated issues in a timely manner
• A working knowledge of Linux