Job Description

• DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: Technology
  DIRECT REPORTS: Chief Technology Officer
  DOTTED REPORTS: Executive Team Members
• SALARY RANGE:   very attractive
• JOB LOCATION Accra, Ghana

ROLE DESCRIPTION

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

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 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