React Mobile App Developer at Sahel Capital

Duties and Responsibilities
The Mobile Application Developer will:

• Develop and manage the mobile application that will be used for data collection which would be synchronized with existing databases in the web portal
• Work closely with the M & E team to coordinate tasks on the portal such as introduction of new functionalities or desired changes on the mobile application
• Serve as an advisor to the team on appropriate mobile application management measures to implement in carrying out its daily operations
• Organize training sessions with team members in using the mobile application
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures
• Support Sahel's initiatives
• Collaborate as part of a team to develop requirements and interfaces
• Perform Mobile Application software architecture and design activities and communicate to stakeholders by authoring design documentation and through verbal communication
• Partner with an internal Project Manager to plan project tasks and contribute to ensure projects are completed on time, within expected scope and budget, with a high level of customer satisfaction and attention to quality.

Experience Required

• Experience in Web and User Interface design using HTML / CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap
• Experience in mobile application development using React Native
• Experienced with all phases of app development - from prototyping to publishing to the App Store or Google Play
• Experience in graphic designing using, Photoshop or illustrator
• Experienced in providing fine details of visuals, user interaction, transitions, and everything else that makes an app not just work well but feel great as well
• Experienced in providing agile and lean principles and solving hard problems with clean code
• Experience in Git repository using GitHub
• Can develop for both major platforms (Android, iOS) either natively, or using cross-platform tools like React Native
• Knowledge of popular security measures like SSL, anti-malware protection, password security using Bcrypt and SHA
• Interest and experience in backend development and developing microservices/APIs to provide data for mobile clients.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members

Skills:

• Ability to understand current issues quickly and make smart and wise decisions
• Good communication skills
• Proactive and tenacious in approach
• Good Teamwork skills
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively
• Ability to manage own activities
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skill.