Senior Software Developer at Zambezii.com

Zambezii.com is looking for a highly skilled programmer with extensive experience building web applications in Kotlin/Java. The developer will be working in a challenging environment leveraging the latest technologies to solve real world problems. Responsibilities will range from liaising with the product owner, implementing new features and managing the deployment architecture. You will be reporting directly to the CTO.

Responsibilities

• Developing server-side solutions following industry best practices
• DevOps – Deploying and managing app architecture
• Designing and implementing database changes
• Designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Writing Unit, Integration and Acceptance tests
• Defining application objectives and functionality
• Aligning application design with business goals
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise
• Producing detailed design documentation
• Recommending changes to existing infrastructure
• Developing documentation to assist users
• Ensuring continuous professional self-development
• Team lead experience is a plus

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or related field

– Five years demonstrated experience in using the technologies and tools below in a professional context:

• Kotlin, Java
• JPA, MySQL, Hibernate
• Spring, Spring data
• REST
• Git, Maven

– Experience working with the following:

• Building web applications, database structures and statistical analysis
• Microservices
• AWS tools
• CI/CD (preferably Gitlab)
• SCRUM / KANBAN

• TDD, FDD development
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
• Experience with React is a plus
• Familiar with using Trello
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to detail

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