Full-Stack Web Developer at Nourishing Africa

Nourishing Africa is a Home for Agri-Food Entrepreneurs Transforming Africa's Agricultural Landscape. By 2050, 2.4 Billion people will live on the African Continent. At the very minimum, if they spend $1 a day on food, this represents an $876 billion annual market. If they spend $10, this represents an $8.76 trillion annual market. Whether you are an optimist or a pessimist about the future of the African Continent, you can agree that the future of the food and agriculture landscape holds significant potential, not just because of the size of the market, but also because of the Continent is naturally endowed for agricultural excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Full-Stack Web Developer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are looking for a full-stack web developer with experience using PHP/Laravel and MYSQL for the back-end, and JavaScript/Vue.js/jQuery and Bootstrap for the front-end.
• The Web Developer will work with other Developers and relevant teams to ensure the proper functioning of the Nourishing Africa websites, monitor website traffic, troubleshoot problems, and perform updates as necessary.

Responsibilities
In this role, you will be required to fulfil the following primary responsibilities:

• Code well-designed, testable, and efficient software using standard development practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Develop user interface and experience for the Nourishing Africa hub
• Develop and consume API’s
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on the technical needs of the company
• Evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Develop scalable web applications for the company
• Create and maintain excellent software documentation
• Manage user data from database architecture
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling of the Nourishing Africa online hub
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Serve as an advisor to the team on appropriate web application measures to implement in carrying out its daily operations.

Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, and with a passion for the agriculture and food sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• Candidates should possess a Graduate Degree.
• Demonstrable experience in web and user interface design using HTML/CSS, JavaScript/Vue.js/jQuery, Bootstrap
• Experience in back-end and database development using PHP/Laravel, MYSQL
• Experience in Git repository using GitHub
• Experience in API development and working with 3rd party API’s
• Experience in payment gateways integration (Flutterwave, Paystack, etc)
• Experience in multi-authentication of different kinds of users
• Solid knowledge of security measures like SSL, anti-malware protection, password security using bcrypt and SHA.
• Experience in Search Engine Optimization and Google analytics
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Available to start immediately.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruiting@nourishingafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.