Full Stack Developer (Tractrac) at Ikore International Development Limited

Ikore is an international development organization proffering innovative solutions to drive sustainable social and enterprise development. Working in economically deprived places and vulnerable communities torn apart by instability across Nigeria and providing solutions that support inefficient markets and communities is implementing an agricultural mechanization service intervention aimed at enhancing access of smallholder farmers to affordable and sustainable mechanization services in Nigeria.

The project aims to create work opportunities for mechanization service providers, tractor operators, and others in the mechanization value chain. The project’s primary target is young men and women in peri-urban and rural communities, providing bundled mechanization services. Ultimately, the project focuses on capacity-building, affordable last-mile services, financial inclusion, technology integration, and policy enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Full Stack Developer (Tractrac)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Full Stack Developer (Tractrac) will work with the product and UX team to drive product features from the design phase to implementation. He/she will convert mockups and prototypes into responsive web applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the product and UX team to understand product requirements and design specifications.
• Develop, test, and deploy web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
• Translate mockups and prototypes into functional and responsive web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Implement user interfaces that are intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services to enhance the functionality of web applications.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring the smooth functioning of web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges and requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to standards.
• Collaborate with the testing team to ensure the quality and reliability of web applications.
• Document technical specifications and maintain proper documentation for future reference.
• Adhere to project timelines and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack web developer.
• Demonstrable experience working with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of back-end technologies, such as Node.js, Python, PHP, or Java.
• Prior experience working with third-party APIs.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience in converting design mockups and prototypes into functional web applications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing clean and efficient code.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles is a plus.

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter as one document (PDF or Word) with complete contact details to: jobs@ikore.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications will be reviewed, and online interviews will be conducted with shortlisted candidates before finalists are invited for on-site interviews.