Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack) Job at Think-it

Think-it is a software engineering collective on a mission to leverage technology to regenerate our planet and advance human potential. Our global team helps organizations around the world build digital solutions for a sustainable future.We’re partnering with brands like BMW, SoundCloud, Hala Systems, and some of the most disruptive and ambitious startups globally. With a focus on climate tech, health tech and new frontier technologies, we engage with teams who have the vision, resources, and grit required to generate a significant, meaningful impact.

Our collective brings in the necessary expertise in DevOps and Cloud, Data Science and Data Engineering, and Web and Mobile Development.Founded in 2017, Think-it is home to a diverse community of changemakers - we represent 10+ nationalities, and 40% of us are women. We’re proud to be backed by mission-aligned partners, and our goals are people- and planet-centric.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Type: Full time

The Challenge

• As a Software Engineer at Think-it, you will play a vital role in delivering real solutions to the ways we live, move, eat and work on this planet.
• Our cross-disciplinary teams work with partners globally to tackle diverse and complex challenges, and no two projects are the same.
• We are seeking a Software Engineer with 3-5 years of experience in web and mobile development, and the ability to solve problems and delight users both internally and externally for our partner projects

80%: Your Key Responsibilities

• Developing full-stack solutions from backend APIs to mobile and web front-end user interfaces, based on user requirements and objectives
• Advocating for design thinking and user empathy to design and deliver high-quality user experiences
• Creating reusable, scalable, and reliable software solutions
• Producing technical documentation for partner projects and contributing to Think-it's internal knowledge and codebases

20%: Up to you!:

• What are you passionate about? What do you want to learn, and where else would you like to contribute? We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, and welcome your ideas on where you would like to contribute.

Requirements
What we’re looking for

• At least 4 years of experience as a Full Stack Software Engineer, including experience in designing and developing complex web applications with a focus on reliability, high-availability, performance, and scalability.
• Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Agile Software Development Techniques and Tools, TDD, and pair programming.
• Strong proficiency in Frontend web development and technologies, including experience using popular frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, and VueJs, as well as experience in designing user interfaces and user experiences.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English. 

It would be great if you also have:

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline.
• Experience organizing workshops, bootcamps, developer groups, or forums.
• Experience working with international and/or distributed teams.
• Experience working with standard cloud services provider (preferably AWS or GCP).
• Experience in mobile development (iOS and/or Android).

Who You Are:

• You are self-motivated. You take initiative, are naturally curious, and can learn new things quickly while continuing to deliver value on the job.
• You are a shipper. You respect deadlines, accomplish your work autonomously, and have experience setting a positive example for self-management to your team members.
• You are people-centric. You have the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts, and enjoy helping others grow.

Benefits
What We Offer You:

• Competitive monthly salary
• Autonomous and remote-friendly workplace culture
• Team activities, retreats, and reflections
• Peer-to-peer learning and development opportunities
• Globally conscious culture invested in the ethical use of technology to solve real problems
• Free weekly team lunches
• A lifetime community of like-minded changemakers

Note

• Quick Tip: Make sure to send us your CV in English. And don't worry about writing a fancy cover letter, save that energy for impressing us during the interview.
• Think-it is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability.