What you will be doing
? Revolutionize African e-commerce by developing cutting-edge solutions for online
shopping, smart logistics, and digital payments
? Architect and implement robust services within our state-of-the-art, service-oriented
ecosystem
? Take end-to-end ownership of your projects, from concept to deployment and beyond
? Craft high-quality, scalable code that will serve millions of users across Africa
? Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of excellence through thoughtful
code reviews
? Be a key player in our agile team, driving innovation and best practices
What we are looking for
? 5+ years of battle-tested experience in software development
? Mastery of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
? Proficiency in Java, with Spring Boot expertise as a major plus
? A passion for writing clean, testable code backed by robust unit and integration tests
? Deep understanding of software design patterns and architectural best practices
? Strong command of SQL and relational database concepts
? Fluency in English, enabling seamless collaboration with our diverse, international
team
Stand Out from the Crowd - While not required, the following skills and experiences will
make your application shine!
? Experience with Go or NodeJS, showcasing your versatility across languages
? DevSecOps Mindset: A security-first approach to development, essential in today's
digital landscape
? Resilience Engineering: Knowledge of fault-tolerance and secure programming
concepts to build robust systems
? Modern Tech Stack Mastery:
o Message queuing (e.g., Kafka) for building scalable, distributed systems
o Caching solutions (e.g., Redis) to optimize performance
o NoSQL databases for handling diverse data types
o Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles
o CI/CD pipelines for seamless deployment
o Application and system monitoring for proactive issue resolution
o Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with technologies such as Maven,
Gradle, Hibernate, Prometheus, Docker, Kubernetes, SonarQube, or Jenkins
? Agile Advocate: Experience working with Scrum processes, driving iterative
development and continuous improvement