Mobile and Software Developer Job in Kenya

Mobile and Software Developer 

Job Category: Software Development 

Department/Group: Software Development

Job Code/ Req#: ICT/6/12/001
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Travel Required: No

Level/Salary Range: Negotiable( Please quote expected salary)
Position Type: Full-time – 1 Year Contract

Applications Accepted By: E-mail: talent@zegetech.com
Subject Line: Attention: [HR: Developer opening]

Summary 

Zege Technologies is a software development company that primarily concentrates on development of mobile money solutions and applications. 

Our mobile money solutions enable our clients to receive and disburse mobile money in a fast, secure, efficient and effective manner. 

We are looking for a talented, experienced Ruby on Rails developer who has knowledge in Android development with top-notch software design and coding skills. 

The Individual should be more than eager in getting engaged in the mobile eco-system here in Africa, Yes, Africa. If you feel that you are this person we are looking for send us your cv accompanied by your cover letter to talent@zegetech.com . 

Please quote your expected salary. 

Duties: 

Architect, build and test Ruby on Rails applications with our team

Prototype new ideas quickly to "win arguments with code" 

Find creative and elegant solutions to complex problems 

Work in an agile environment where quick iterations and good feedback are a way of life

Skills/Qualifications: 

3+ years of software development experience

3+ years of experience with at least one programming language (depth preferred to breadth) 

Experienced in Behavioral/Test Driven Development (BDD/TDD) 

Bachelors in Computer Science or any other relevant degree 

Knowledge in the whole stack of Rails (From UI to DB) 

Strong communication and documentation skills 

Multi-threading experience in Android platform 

In-depth knowledge of Android UI constructs 

Self Driven able to work with no supervision 

REST programming experience with JSON Bonus Points

Entrepreneur at heart. 

Dealt with database performance issues and query optimization in MySQL 

GIT Experience