Full Stack Developer at SHIFT Nigeria

SHIFT Digital, a program of SHIFT Nigeria is looking for an experienced and passionate full-stack developer to join the team.

Description

SHIFT Digital is a collective of Nigerian developers, designers, and data scientists creating technology solutions to increase civic engagement and participation in Nigeria.

This is a full-time, paid position located in Abuja, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Expanding and improving SHIFT’s web domains to increase signups, improve conversions, and help volunteers find meaningful actions they can take to impact elections.

• Developing new products based on need and opportunities to increase or extend impact.

• Developing and Leading a volunteer group of developers to build high impact tools in the civic space.

• Providing extensive data analysis to understand volunteer impact and identify opportunities for new focus and optimization.

• Building software to further refine and personalize our email program and ensure all of our mailings are highly relevant, timely, and effective.

• Integrating data so we can mobilize volunteers to the most important and high-impact events at the right times.

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science or a related field with 3-5 years’ work experience

• Proven working experience in web programming

• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, PHP, or Python,

• Proficiency with essential frontend development in HTML, CSS/SASS, and JavaScript application frameworks

• Experience with best practices for working effectively with remote teams

• Experience in building high-performance, reusable and adaptive UI components.

• Create new web sites and marketing landing pages using one of several web content management systems in use today

• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle

• Experience working with Google Analytics

• A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices

• Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development

• Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools

• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process

• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills

• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen

• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.

Experience

• Must have worked in technology environment with an interest in political, civil society, or NGO organizations

• Bachelor’s or Training in Computer Science, IT or related degree

• Demonstrable skills with a strong portfolio/sample deliverables.