Software Engineer at Irembo

Irembo is a technology company that designs and develops digital products to ease the accessibility of services in users’ everyday lives worldwide, starting with Rwanda. Our pioneer product, IremboGov, has enabled Rwandan citizens and foreigners to access over 100 public services online through a one-stop-shop platform. To date, we have made over 20M+ transactions through our platforms. We have ambitious goals to scale our technology worldwide to enable more governments and institutions to serve their citizens better. More information is available on irembo.com.

About You and the Role
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer who, along with our excellent software engineering team, will be responsible for working on projects that are currently being developed by the organisation. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to developing and directing software system validation and testing methods, as well as directing our software programming initiatives. You will also be working closely with clients and cross-functional departments to communicate project statuses and proposals.

What you will do:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and continuously improve the software.
• You will develop effective communication channels between various teams – technical and non-technical
• You will be excepted to collaborate with the product team to deliver new and exciting products to the market
• You will be responsible for code reviews as well as providing mentorship for the junior team
• You will evaluate and conduct interviews for candidates in our hiring pipeline

You will be a great fit if:

• You have demonstrable knowledge in building web services at scale.
• You have a deep understanding of web technologies from the protocol level up through the stack.
• You have a strong notion of industry best practices.
• You are experienced in NodeJS, Java/Spring Framework.
• You have over 3 years of experience, with at least 2 of them working in a tech leadership role.
• You have proven strong leadership and team coordination skills and have displayed a high level of innovativeness in dealing with challenges.
• Have a BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits 

Employee savings plan

• A voluntary saving scheme plan where the company matches your savings up to 5% of your Net salary.

Mental health support

• Access to mental health support and therapy sessions with licensed therapists through a renowned mental wellness platform.

Medical insurance

• Medical cover for you and your family includes access to dental care, ophthalmology services, maternity, chronic diseases, congenital malformation, and more in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and India. Note that the law requires a 10% co-pay from the employee on outpatient services only.

Learning and development (L&D)

• We encourage self-driven professionals who want to learn and grow their knowledge and experience. A budget is allocated to you to access your professional development opportunities.

Other benefits

• Breakfast, lunch, and beverages (tea, coffee) at work.
• Annual fitness membership at pre-selected good-quality facilities across Kigali.
• Interest-free salary advances.
• Annual paid leave - 21 days.
• Annual performance bonus based on the performance and profitability of the company.
• The 13th check equals your net salary paid in December and is calculated/prorated based on your start date.
• Hybrid work Policy and flexible hours.

Please note that the salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications and will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

• Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda

Application Deadline

• November 12, 2023

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. We're on a mission to change our continent through technology and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. We're on a mission to change our continent through technology and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life.

Our head office is based in Kigali, Rwanda.