Full Stack Java Software Developer at Byteworks

Location: Lagos Application Link

Location: Abuja (FCT)  Application Link

Job Summary

• As a software developer, you will be the brain behind crafting, developing, testing, going live, and maintaining the system.
• You are passionate about understanding the business context for features built to drive better customer experience and adoption.

Responsibilities / Requirements

• The candidate should have a very good grasp of the software development lifecycle: SDLC (Requirement gathering and analysis, Design, Implementation and Coding, Testing [including unit and integration testing], Deployment, Maintenance).
• Proficient in data layer design (for both relational and NoSQL databases). Practical knowledge of related concepts such as normalization (up to the 3rd normal form).
• Understands and is able to design and implement software to support performance on the scale (when it's interacting with a lot of users and/or a lot of data).
• Follows good practice for software development (clean code, test coverage, source code version control, pull requests, code review, issue tracking, graceful as well as aggressive error handling).
• Very proficient in Java/Java EE and any other programming and/or scripting languages.
• Proficient in Webservices / API design and implementation with Java (proficiency in the Spring framework is an advantage), as well as web application frontend (Angular, React, HTML/CSS).
• At least some basic agile / project management skills; required to deliver on a software feature/project.
• Practical knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in the use of modern tools and technologies that help with the software development lifecycle. Specifically:
  • Git for version control.
  • Maven or Gradle for project lifecycle management.
  • UML2.0+ (Class diagrams, Use case diagrams).
  • Docker for containerized deployment.
• Attitude to fit, and a decent dose of effective curiosity. Our values are Excellence, Commitment, Innovation, and Integrity; and our approach to work is Kaizen - Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications
Educational Qualification and Professional Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or any of the Physical Sciences from a reputable University.
• Certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Practical knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Must possess experience in the design, development, deployment, and management of at least 1 large-scale enterprise application (JAVA) project.

Competencies:

• Critical thinking.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current computer hardware, software and ability to work on multiple assignments with efficiency.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Honesty, integrity, and commitment to work.
• Teamwork, proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook.