Software Developer (Android and Web) at Agromall Discovery and Extension Service

AgroMall is at the intersection of digitised agricultural production support, digitised agricultural extension and digital financial services. We integrate agricultural economics, agronomy and quality control with financial services on our digital platforms turning them into powerful tools in the hands of our agents and farmers for improved farm production and financial inclusion of the rural economy.

We also work closely with our larger clients who are focused on development and improvement of the rural economy. We help them to identify and engage in opportunities, effectively and sustainably delivering on them, while aggregating individual and value chain level data to provide situational awareness to participants in the agricultural value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer (Android and Web)

Location: Lagos
Department: IT Department

Job Purpose

Agromall would love you to join our team of unique, friendly, original and ruggedly creative people for the position of Software Developer (Android and web)
This role is responsible for building, designing, developing, testing, deploying, supporting and sustaining the company’s technical platform applications not limited to mobile/web that will be used by our clients/customers.

Principal Responsibilities
Operational and Technical Responsibilities:

Work in the development of all company web and mobile applications (Android)
Be involved with all stages of application development involved with design, modifications, development and implementation of mobile applications, from UI design to final testing.
Manage the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
Be aptly updated on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies

Education, Technical Skills, Competencies, Working Relationships
Education and Experience:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
3 to 5 years’ experience in web and android mobile development

Technical Skills:

Android:

Knowledge of Kotlin and Javascript
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and connecting Android Applications to back-end services
Experience with Android Jetpack components, MVVM architecture and solid software design practices
Knowledge of GIT workflow.
Good at writing SQL queries
Experience with developing for users in poor connectivity environments
Knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns and best practice

Web:

Knowledge of front end development with Javascript
Knowledge of any front end framework (Angular preferred)
Knowledge of PHP/LARAVEL (Node.js is a plus)
Efficient at writing complex MySQL queries and other database operations

Competencies:

Analytical Thinking – Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues
Problem Solving – Job requires Identifying, analyzing, organizing and solving issues and reported problems in a timely and effective manner.
Team Work – Job requires effective collaboration between team members and peers
Excellent communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation) – Job requires good oral and written communication skills to effectively express ideas and facts.
Innovation – Applies new information to work problem and recognizes when a situation calls for or can be improved by an approach different from the usual

Work Relationships: