Senior Software Engineer – Backend at National AIDS Control Council

National AIDS Control Council Provides policy and a Strategic framework for mobilizing and coordinating resources for the prevention of HIV transmission and provision of care and support to the infected and affected people in Kenya. The objective is the Provision of policy and a strategic framework, Mobilization and coordination of resources, Prevention of HIV transmission Care and support for those infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

Summary:

The role of the Back-End Engineer consists of writing the code for user stories and implementing the server-side business logic with the support of a Full-Stack Engineer (Tech Lead), or other Back-End Engineers (pair programming). They also design, implement and maintains the application’s database solution. The Back-End Engineer works closely with Front-End Engineers to ensure optimal data flow and compliance with the highest security standards, as well as supporting deployment matters and QA teams.

Position responsibilities:

• Participate in architecture analysis and reviews.


• Ensure that the components are fulfilling the requirements set by Product Management.


• Ensure that the components are delivered in a timely manner, at the appropriate quality level, and with the adequate scalability and reliability.


• Collaborate on the product strategy and roadmap in close consultation with the Product Manager and the Development/Engineering Manager.


• Create user interfaces, framework components, database queries and back-end scripts to support full-featured and styled applications.


• Add functionality to existing applications, frameworks, queries and scripts.


• Investigate and repair problems in existing code, potentially performing any necessary refactoring.


• Offer UI design input for page styling, layout, and usability where necessary.


• Perform unit testing.


• Coordinate with the rest of the team on the integration of the components into the rest of the platform on a regular basis.


• Ensure the creation of system documentation and continued development of said documentation.


• Troubleshoot escalated client issues related to the application.


• Provide day-to-day management to Software Developers in the wider team.


• Ensure that resources are managed to achieve cost, schedule and performance requirements.


• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Requirements

Required skills and experience:

• Professional working proficiency in English (written and verbal)


• 5+ years´ experience as a Backend Engineer/Developer who should be able to read the product backlog document, understand the UX mockup and implement backend that exactly matches the product backlog and help the Frontend Engineers/Developers to implement the functionality using the UX mockup.


• 5+ years´ experience in Agile methodology: SCRUM


• 5+ years´ experience in Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server


• 3+ years´ experience in Microsoft .Net Core, C# 8.x, SQL Server 2019 (Linux), MongoDB, Git, Azure DevOps (formerly called TFS – Team Foundation Server), NUnit, XUnit


• 2+ years´ experience building Web APIs and knowledge of MicroServices concepts


• Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies: Docker, Kubernetes


• Ability to read specifications written by the Product Owner


• Ability to communicate effectively to be able to participate in Daily SCRUM, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and other technical/architectural meetings


• Ability to write technical specification documents to be approved by the ScrumMaster before implementation


• Strong team player with good listening skills


• Comfortable managing expectations to give accurate estimates for the tasks/bugs and finishing them as per the estimates


• Mindful of critical deadlines and demos

Desired skills and experience:

• PowerShell, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes, MS Build

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