IT Horizons is Africa’s partner of choice in all things relating to Information Communication Technology, (ICT). With a staff strength rich in knowledge, skill and expertise, we have all it takes to attend to all your technology needs. Our ultimate goal as a brand is to drive a world-class transformation through your business using technology Our focal point is technology-enabled solutions and professional services for today’s businesses and innovation that shapes tomorrow’s business world.
This position is responsible for the design, development, testing, and deployment of software systems that meet customer requirements.
The role also involves sitting within the IT team of a business and will be involved in liaising with the Business Analysts and Development Managers to ensure software projects meet requirements.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Strong background in PHP and some of its frameworks (Laravel/Lumen particularly)
Understanding of the SOLID programming principles
Expertise working with packages and other developers’ codebases
Dedication to TDD
Experience designing, integrating, and writing APIs
Expertise working with relational databases
Experience with modern-day development tools including version control, preprocessors, task runners, etc.
Experience with cloud computing architectures
Comfortable with Linux servers and some DevOps
Desire to work with project managers, designers, and other developers
Excellent verbal and time management skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize projects to meet deadlines
Experience working in small cross-functional Agile teams to build complex systems
Key Performance Indicators
Performance Area Performance Indicator
Fix bugs in product and make it more efficient
Bug-free application
Ensure all projects are delivered within the timeline
Delivered software within specified timelines
Ensure documentation standards are followed at all times
Standard code documentation
Resolve all customer support requests within the SLA
Good customer rating without escalation to management
Skills & Competencies:
The competence proficiency levels required for the position of a Backend Developer are defined using the following key terms.
Ability to diagnose and resolve significant, unusual problems and to successfully adapt aspects of an Area of Expertise.
Ability to creatively solve significant, complex, non-routine problems in the Area of Expertise. o Ability to adapt practices from other markets or countries for use in the Area of Expertise; and
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. PHP, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. Laravel, Vue.js, Git)
Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks
Ability to learn new languages and technologies
Excellent communication skills
Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
Competence levels:
Awareness:
A good understanding of what is involved in an area of expertise and its relevance to the business.
Ability to describe the main elements of the area of expertise and their importance to the business; and
Ability to recognize how and where competences in expertise are relevant to their own job.
Knowledge:
Ability to interpret and evaluate information and advice from experts in an area of Expertise. o Knowledge and ability to correctly use the terminology (vocabulary) of the area of Expertise.
Ability to hold an informed debate with experts in the Area of Expertise; and ability to ask questions that test the viability of proposals in an Area of Expertise.
Skills:
Ability to consistently carry out the activities of an area of Expertise to the required standard.
Ability to perform the majority of activities of the Area of Expertise.
Ability to translate guidelines and standards for the Area of Expertise into practical actions.
Ability to solve imaginatively common technical /operational problems in the Area of Expertise, and
Ability to guide and advise others in operational /technical aspects of the Area of Expertise.
Mastery
Ability to generate substantial improvements to local practices and procedures for the Area of Expertise.
Organizational relationships:
Internal:
Reports to: Direct reports; External Relationships
