Software Engineer at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Reports to: Head, Technology
Direct Reports: None

Purpose
A brief overview of the role:

• Provide support in the development, implementation and assurance of strategies across the enterprise.
• Design, develop and install software solutions.
• Developing and directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing software programming initiatives.
• Communicating project statuses and proposals.
• Defining system functionality and writing code in various languages, like Type Script/Java Script, PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails or .NET programming languages (e.g. C# or C++.)
• Knowledge of Magento (E-Commerce platform)
• Build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software that complies with coding standards and technical design.

Responsibilities

• Developing and directing software system validation and testing methods.
• Directing our software programming initiatives
• Overseeing the development of documentation.
• Working closely with clients and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals.
• Analyzing data to effectively coordinate the installation of new systems or the modification of existing systems.
• Managing the software development lifecycle.
• Monitoring system performance.
• Communicating key project data to team members and building cohesion among teams.
• Developing and executing project plans.
• Applying mathematics and statistics to problem-solving initiatives.
• Applying best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Creating innovative solutions to meet our company’s technical needs.
• Testing new software and fixing bugs.
• Shaping the future of our systems.

Relationship - External / Internal:

• VPs and Heads of Departments - Internal
• Managers and Staff - Internal
• Software Developers, TechOps, DevOps and Network & Infrastructure Team - External / Internal

Skills and Experience
Required Skills:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or another related field.
• Five to seven years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field.
• Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages.
• Experience using relevant tool suites.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing the software development lifecycle.
• The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience working with clients and business partners.
• A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts.
• Excellent coding skills.
• Extensive knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Strong team building skills.
• Proven work experience as a Software Engineer or Software Developer
• Experience designing interactive applications
• Ability to develop software in Type Script/Java Script, PHP Java, Ruby on Rails, C++ or other programming languages
• Knowledge of Magento (E-Commerce platform)
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Experience developing web applications using at least one popular web framework (JSF, Wicket, GWT, Spring MVC)
• Experience with test-driven development
• Proficiency in software engineering tools
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
• BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.