Consultant - Senior Software Engineering at eHealth Africa

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant - Senior Software Engineering

Location: Remote
Department: Software Engineering
Employment Type: Consultant - National

Purpose of the Position

• The Senior Software Engineering, Consultant is responsible for developing and supporting projects, functions and completing specific client work, projects, and miscellaneous tasks.
• This highly responsible position involves using established work procedures to analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, re-engineer and troubleshoot applications.

Keywords:

• JavaScript, Git, ReactJS, Android, Java, Node.js, Python, Django

What You’ll Do

• Directs technical aspects of operations related to client accounts or high severity issues
• Participates in the evolution of company-level software best practices, standards, and policies
• Defines objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
• Works closely with developers and end-users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• Collaborates with product owners, technical architects, and other software developers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web and mobile-based applications
• Provides thought-leadership as to emerging technologies and integrate them into business operations
• Assists in the estimation and assessment of the feasibility of solutions for upcoming projects

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Software Development or an equivalent of education and experience.
• Well familiar with the whole software development life cycle (e.g. requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation) and execution models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
• Strong understanding of data structure and algorithms and how it affects application performance.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, its module loaders and frameworks such as AngularJS and ReactJS.
• Strong understanding of Python and desirably Django.
• Thorough understanding of RESTful API design, usage, and best practices.
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Good understanding of databases and SQL. Exposure to NoSQL Databases ideal.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt, Webpack, and Gulp.js.
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems and environments.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Strong unit test and debugging skills as well as a proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git).
• Experience in the creation and review of software and architecture designs.
• Fluent in English.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises assigned Project Management staff.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become louder at times due to group discussions or activities. eHA is a tobacco-free environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and use a computer and reach with their hands and arms.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.