Associate / Senior Software Engineer at Promasidor

Job Summary

• We’re hiring an Associate or Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Lagos.
• You’ll work alongside Business Systems Analysts to design, build, and support the internal tools that make Promasidor tick—from HR processes to quality control to operational efficiency systems.
• You’ll be part of a professional, purpose-driven IT organisation joining the IS (Information Systems) unit, in a purpose-driven tech environment where your work has a tangible impact in developing critical business systems used across the continent.
• Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality business software solutions that meet organizational and user needs.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and continuous improvement processes.

What You’ll Do
Software Engineering:

• Develop business software tools that are secure, reliable, and maintainable
• Participate in all phases of development—from design to deployment and support
• Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into code

Testing & Fixing:

• Write and run unit tests for your own code
• Debug issues across environments, from dev to production
• Respond to high-priority live issues as escalated by your line manager

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay sharp by learning new tools, frameworks, and approaches
• Contribute ideas for improving coding practices, architectures, or tools

What You'll Bring
Must Have

•  A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
• For our IS and GTM Units: Familiarity with Low-code, Rapid Application Development tools such as:
• Omnis Studio, 4D, LiveCode, or as preferred by Promasidor: Claris FileMaker.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
  • Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and development lifecycles.
  • Familiarity with database systems, cloud services, and version control systems.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong proficiency in at least one major language (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
• Experience with relational databases, version control (e.g., Git), and cloud services
• Exposure to Rapid Development tools—ideally Claris FileMaker, or alternatives like Omnis Studio, 4D, LiveCode

Bonus:

• Master’s degree or similar experience (especially for Senior applicants)
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools

Who Are We Looking For:

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Proactive, Motivated and Creative
• Collaborative, with good communication skills
• Resilient under deadlines and shifting priorities
• Committed to learning and improving over time.