Senior Software Developer at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Developer

Job Identification: 350
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Accountabilities

• Design and implement business process automation solutions, particularly through SharePoint Automation, Power Automate, and PowerApps to streamline internal workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the user experience.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows using Power Automate, ensuring seamless integration with SharePoint and third-party applications.
• Build custom business applications with PowerApps, enabling the automation of key business processes.
• Lead the development of full-stack applications (front-end and back-end), utilizing technologies such as React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Node.js, Python/Django, or Java.
• Collaborate closely with business and product teams to identify automation opportunities and build solutions that address business pain points and inefficiencies.
• Own the full software development lifecycle, including designing, coding, testing, deploying, and maintaining business-critical automation solutions.
• Assess business requirements, propose technical solutions, and integrate SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps with other systems to enhance business processes.
• Ensure that all automated solutions are scalable, efficient, and maintainable by following best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Participate in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and code reviews, focusing on delivering iterative business value.
• Continuously monitor, optimize, and refine automated workflows and business processes to ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation to changing business needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5 - 7 years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on business process automation using SharePoint, Power Automate, and PowerApps.
• Proven ability to design and implement business process automation solutions that streamline operations and improve efficiency.
• Expertise in creating automated workflows using Power Automate and business solutions using PowerApps.
• Strong proficiency in full-stack development (React, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, Python/Django, Java).
• Experience with databases such as SQL-Server, Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, and caching systems like Redis.
• Solid experience with web servers (IIS, Nginx, Apache) and Linux systems.
• Deep knowledge of business process automation methodologies and tools, with the ability to apply them to real-world business problems.
• th hands-on execution to achieve optimal results for the organization.

Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on expertise in business process automation using Power Automate, PowerApps, and SharePoint Automation.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming skills, with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and develop solutions that align with business goals.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on practical business applications and process optimization.
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building
• Analytical Thinking and Sound Decision Making
• Proactive and Solution-Oriented Mindset
• Strong Business Orientation and Strategic Focus.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2025 (10:59 PM).