Junior Software Engineer at Jumo World

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Jumo World Full time

JUMO is a platform that provides transaction and predictive technology for Mobile Network Operators and Banks.
Summary


As a Junior Software Engineer, you will be accountable for solving complex technical problems with solutions that are scalable, testable, maintainable, and efficient, whilst continuing to improve our engineering practices. This position reports to a Tech Lead.
You will

Deliver across the SDLC to build a highly scalable distributed system
Assist in defining the team's roadmap in line with the company and technology vision.
Architect services and systems using well accepted design patterns to allow for iterative, autonomous development and future scaling.
Design, implement, test, deploy, and support our products and services.
Review code developed by other developers and provide feedback.
Anticipate and communicate blockers, delays and cost ballooning within their team’s projects, before they require escalation.
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and drive best practices and engineering excellence.

You will need

A degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
1 - 2 years’ of experience with Kotlin / Java / Scala, and a cloud-based infrastructure, ideally AWS. Python experience will be an added advantage.
Experience designing, developing and testing software.
Some experience with the design and development of high-volume/low-latency services.
Business and operational awareness.
Good communication skills & EQ – able to work in a diverse team.

We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too.
You will love

Working in an agile cross-functional team, delivering quality code you can be proud of.
Working with a modern but pragmatic Tech Stack (i.e. Kotlin + Spring Boot for Backend, TypeScript + React for Web and Mobile, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, Datadog, Jenkins + Spinnaker for CI/CD, AWS), building a highly scalable distributed system.
Ensuring consistency and accuracy when required.
Being led and supported by an experienced, hands-on Tech Lead.
Collaborating with smart, engaging people.
Working for impact.
Growing and learning continuously, with loads of encouragement and support.
Boldly taking risks as we navigate new challenges.
Flexible work practices enabling your best delivery.
Being autonomous and empowered to lead.



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