Lead Developer (Software Engineer) - Cross Switch Ghana



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Job Description

  • DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: Technology
  • DIRECT REPORTS: Chief Technology Officer
  • DOTTED REPORTS: Executive Team Members
  • SALARY RANGE   Ghs 15,000 - 20,000 Net + Performance Package 
  • JOB LOCATION Accra, Ghana

ROLE DESCRIPTION

  • Use  software programming languages to develop end-user applications
  • Lead the technology team


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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Building and configuring applications
  • Writing testable and scalable code for end-user applications and programs
  • Use version control software such as GIT to track code 
  • Writing SQL queries for SQL Server or another Relational Database
  • Ensuring team adherence to project quality standards
  • Communicating client specifications to development teams
  • Assisting with application troubleshooting and debugging
  • Keeping projects on schedule to meet deadlines
  • Educating junior developers on engineering/software development best practices
  • Taking part in various business activities including client communications, marketing and sales

Required Skills or Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • 5-10 years of experience as a software engineer familiar with Javascript testing and automation tools including Grunt, Gulp, SASS/Less
  • Relevant experience working as a lead developer with a Payment Service Provider 
  • Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in the payment industry
  • Advanced coding skills; able to develop secure, reusable code to build robust applications
  • Successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping production-ready software
  • Solid understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP and API design for extensibility and portability
  • Strong Leadership skills; able to lead and drive a team from the project conception stage through to completion
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Practical experience in database management systems
  • Experience in mentoring junior software developers on secure coding and development best practices 
  • Experienced with all ancillary technologies necessary for Internet applications: HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, etc.
  • Working knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills
  • Experience debugging distributed systems with high data loads
  • Strong understanding of emerging web and mobile development models


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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

"Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field



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