Full Stack Software Engineer at Appzone Limited

Job Description

• Write high-quality code as required, and contribute to the design and implementation of applications and ensure the development of products and features enhancements from design through to deployment.
• Oversee the development of functional applications on the server-side and client-side of our various products/platforms
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance server-side applications using, either one or more of, .NET, Java, Python, and/or NodeJS.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various services and databases and optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces using React, jQuery, and/or Angular.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design concepts into functional front-end code and ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize front-end performance.
• Develop end-to-end solutions that connect frontend and backend components seamlessly and participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall system design.
• Ensure high code quality through thorough testing and code reviews and contribute to and leverage open source projects to enhance our technology stack.
• Ensure the production of scalable and functional applications that meet specifications and perform code reviews, inspecting code quality and assuring process adherence.
• Draft application operating procedures and technical documentation as required, and actively participate in scrum processes and collaborate in ensuring a smooth run of operations across multiple Engineering teams.
• Conduct testing of new features and functionality to ensure they meet quality standards, and work with containers and messaging services to ensure that our products are scalable and reliable.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability and perform root cause analysis on application issues and develop solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to our software products, document product enhancements and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, best practices, and open source trends.

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or a related field of study from an accredited higher institution. 
• 4+ years’ related work experience in software engineering, preferably within the Fintech, Banking and/or financial services sector.
• Proficient in at least two in any of the server-side languages such as, Java, .NET, Python, NodeJS; proficient in client-side web-based technologies and frameworks/libraries such as, React, Angular, jQuery, HTML, CSS, etc.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration, familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL), server and cloud platforms (i.e., Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Experience with system design and architecture, including designing scalable and reliable systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex applications and proven experience working on multiple open-source projects.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microservices architecture and containerization methodologies, and strategies.
• Ability to take ownership of projects, work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience in a fast-paced start-up/scale-up environment will be a plus.

Benefits
Qore provides the rare opportunity to make history in the financial space for Africa by Africans, while working with the smartest, brightest & coolest minds in Africa. Our people & culture team continuously thinks of innovative ways to improve employee experience and some of the other benefits of working with Qore includes:

• Very competitive and rewarding pay
• Flexible work option (i.e., Remote work)
• Group Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance 
• Paid Lunch for onsite work
• Lifelong Learnings