Mobile Developer at Emergency Response Africa (ERA)

Emergency Response Africa (ERA) is a health tech start-up on a mission to provide medical care to emergency victims in Africa. Many African countries do not have access to an emergency system like 9-1-1, resulting in thousands of unnecessary deaths annually. We are determined to change that. ERA trains first responders and equip them with intelligent dispatch and communications technology and low-cost medical transportation to create a sustainable and scalable emergency medical system in Nigeria.

We are looking for a qualified Mobile developer to join our Engineering team. You will be working with our engineers to develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications. If you’re passionate about mobile platforms and translating code into user-friendly apps, we would like to meet you. As a Mobile developer, you’ll collaborate with internal teams to develop functional mobile applications, while working in a fast-paced environment. Ultimately, you should be able to design and build the next generation of our mobile applications. To excel in this role, you should be a highly creative person with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work both individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)

• Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code

• Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions

• Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions

• Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance

• Design interfaces to improve user experience

• Liaise with the Product development team to plan new features

• Ensure applications meet quality standards

• Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols

• Stay up to date with new technology trends

  Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Mobile developer

• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the Android Market or the App store

• In-depth knowledge of at least one programming language like Swift and Java.

  Knowledge in React Native is a plus.

• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs

• Familiarity with OOP design principles

• Experience with cloud computing environment such as AWS

• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude

• Ability to perform in a team environment

• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field