Job Position: Lead Developer (Software Engineer)
Cross Switch Ghana (Formally known as Alias Solutions Limited) is a leading software house providing a full suite of financial technology products and services.
We deliver the flexibility required by today’s businesses by employing very experienced and innovative minds with a strong network of support and distribution partners all over Africa. Our products are easy to deploy, and use, and available on all smartphones, tablets, and desktops including Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
Role Description
- Use software programming languages to develop end-user applications
- Lead the technology team
Key Responsibilities
- Building and configuring applications
- Writing testable and scalable code for end-user applications and programs
- Use version control software such as GIT to track code
- Writing SQL queries for SQL Server or another Relational Database
- Ensuring team adherence to project quality standards
- Communicating client specifications to development teams
- Assisting with application troubleshooting and debugging
- Keeping projects on schedule to meet deadlines
- Educating junior developers on engineering/software development best practices
- Taking part in various business activities including client communications, marketing, and sales
Work Experience Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience as a software engineer familiar with Javascript testing and automation tools including Grunt, Gulp, SASS/Less
- Relevant experience working as a lead developer with a Payment Service Provider
- Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) model in the payment industry
- Advanced coding skills; able to develop secure, reusable code to build robust applications
- Successful track record of developing quality software products and shipping production-ready software
- Solid understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST, SOAP, and API design for extensibility and portability
- Strong Leadership skills; able to lead and drive a team from the project conception stage through to completion
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Practical experience in database management systems
- Experience in mentoring junior software developers on secure coding and development best practices
- Experienced with all ancillary technologies necessary for Internet applications: HTTP, TCP/IP, POP/SMTP, etc.
- Working knowledge of object-oriented design and development skills
- Experience debugging distributed systems with high data loads
- Strong understanding of emerging web and mobile development models
Education Requirements
“Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related field
SALARY RANGE Ghs 15,000 – 20,000 Net + Performance Package
LOCATION: Accra, Ghana
HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Qualified candidates should submit their CVs and application letters to: [email protected]
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Closing Date: 4th February 2023
