Software Engineer _ KE

Smart Applications International Limited

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Smart Applications International is a leading ISO-certified ICT solutions provider delivering a wide range of world-class technological solutions. Fondly known as Smart within the healthcare industry, the company was founded to provide innovative, secure, and high-tech solutions across Africa, the Islands, and beyond. Smart Applications stay ahead through constant research and innovation.TITLE: Software Engineer
REPORTS TO: Matrix reporting to Engineering and Enterprise Project Management
DEPARTMENT: Engineering, Research and Design
BASED AT: Nairobi KenyaReports Administratively to the Scrum Master for day-to-day task allocation (“What” to do and “When”) and functionally to the Head of Engineering on technical matters (“How” of the work)Job Summary:
The Software Engineer contributes to the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications under the supervision of a more experienced engineer. Responsibilities include implementing assigned tasks, writing and reviewing code, and participating in team discussions related to system design and functionality. The role requires a foundational understanding of software engineering principles and involves working collaboratively within a structured development team to support ongoing technical projects.Key Responsibilities:
  • Development of small to medium software modules assigned by the Software Engineer II / Senior Engineer.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
  • Participate in peer code reviews and technical discussions.
  • Conduct basic unit testing and contribute to automated test cases.
  • Help maintain project documentation and contribute to internal tools and utilities.
  • Learn and apply team development practices, including version control and coding standards.
  • Actively participate in sprint planning and team stand-ups.
RequirementsRequired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 1–2 years of professional experience (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#).
  • Familiarity with source control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Basic understanding of object-oriented programming and software development lifecycle.
  • Eagerness to learn and improve technical and soft skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Exposure to front-end or back-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, Java Springboot.
  • Experience working in an Agile or Scrum team environment.
  • Familiarity with development tools and development environments (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ).
  • Basic knowledge of REST APIs and database interactions.
Core Competencies:Technical Learning
  • Quickly learns new tools and technologies and applies them to tasks.
Team Collaboration
  • Works effectively under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
  • Communicates progress and blockers clearly to Software Engineer II.
Problem Solving
  • Breaks down tasks and approaches problems methodically.
  • Seeks help when necessary and demonstrates initiative.
Attention to Detail
  • Produces quality code that meets standards and passes tests.
  • Follows established practices for documentation and versioning.
Communication
  • Communicates clearly in team discussions and written documentation.
  • Receptive to feedback and willing to adjust based on guidance.
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