Elixir Software Engineer at Zola Electric Nigeria

Zola Electric Nigeria combines Silicon Valley technology with local expertise to offer homes and businesses a long-term solar solution to an unreliable grid. Adaptable to both energy needs and income, Zola Electric Nigeria’s solution can be bought over time through a leasing structure. The first few watts starts a chain reaction that enables people to achieve commonly held aspirations: security, education, access to information, and a longer and more efficient day.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Elixir Software Engineer

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are looking for a Backend Elixir Software Engineer with strong experience in this capacity.
• If you are successful, you will play a critical role in our strategic plans for growth and will be an integral part of the Product team
• This is your dream job if you’re someone who dreams of combining your knowledge, experience, passion and skills to transform the renewable energy landscape
• You’ll need to be ready to tackle the unique challenges that come with working in an emerging market and building a truly epic business.  

The Position

• The Elixir Software Engineer will play a critical role in designing and implementing enhancements to our cloud-based IoT infrastructure
• The position will involve working with our Hardware and Software teams and external partners to integrate, monitor, and control a large set of devices in concert.
• Design, implement and test software systems to coordinate a fleet of devices in a challenging communication environment, via existing IoT communication platforms implemented in Elixir and Phoenix.
• Work with our hardware team to define and implement a set of protocols and APIs to achieve the coordinated behavior goal
• Assist in prototyping and simulation work as part of R&D projects
• Implement interfaces necessary for operation and debugging of the system
• Working with teams across continents, time zones and companies
• Create documentation and help define technical requirements.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of professional work experience as a software engineer
• 2+ years of experience with Elixir or other functional languages
• 2+ years of experience developing large-scale web applications using a framework such as Phoenix or Rails
• Experience with software architecture, databases, distributed systems, data access, web APIs, etc.
• Excellent technical documentation / communication skills.

Experience with the following is a bonus:

• GraphQL APIs
• Docker
• IoT applications and networks
• AWS cloud (ECS, S3, RDS)
• Control systems
• Optimization and simulation
• Energy, computer software and related industries.

Personal Traits

• Interest in international development and social positive impact
• Self-motivated and creative thinker
• Enjoys collaboration, has strong communication skills, and is able to work well with a team in person or remotely
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Time Management Skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Other Information

• Preferred locations are Lagos, Nigeria (virtual) / Denver Colorado(Onsite) although this role can be fulfilled on-site and remotely
• We have offices in East Africa, West Africa, Europe and the western United States. You will need to be available for working meetings and collaboration with colleagues in these locations / time zones.