Fresh Openings at Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN), 9th July, 2019

Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast-growing B2B/B2G Fintech Platform Holdco Company with six subsidiaries, two platform entities and a suite of shared services offered to all subsidiaries. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk-taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • The Senior Java Developer will be part of the Keystone team of engineers, business analysts, software testers, and DevOps engineers, tasked with building and enhancing legacy applications into new Java-based web applications in an enterprise environment.
  • This role is responsible for the design, development, and fielding of enterprise application solutions within a strategic business unit.
  • You’ll be working alongside other engineers collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure and contributing at the different stages of the SDLC.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Under general direction, design, develop, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code using Java, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, and XML for software components of the web applications.
  • Integrate web applications with backend databases. Deploys large web-based transaction systems using application servers.
  • Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the integration of new products per production and client requirements.
  • Upgrade the API Manager platform along with the set maturity model matrix.

Qualifications
Essential Competencies:

  • 5+ years of software development experience developing Java web applications.
  • A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 4 additional years’ related experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience with Java Design patterns (MVC).
  • Good understanding of OOP and good knowledge of the Javascript framework.
  • Experience with RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, or similar databases
  • Experience with software development processes such as SDLC, Scrum, or similar.
  • Experience supporting JVMs in Unix/Linux/Windows environments.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and strong work ethic with “can do” attitude.
  • Ability to take high-level requirements and compile them into development tasks.
  • Ability to estimate tasks based off of technical debt, level of effort, and complexity.
  • Ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.
  • Ability to provide mentoring and coaching to less experienced team members.
  • Ability to function at a fast pace with multiple deadlines.

Technology Stack:

  • JavaEE
  • Hibernate
  • Familiarity with Apache libraries
  • Spring boot
  • comfortable using bootstrap is a plus
  • Ability to use JQuery
  • Comfortable using ReactJS is a plus
  • HTML/CSS

Working Conditions:

  • Flexibility is important (Remote working is avaialble)

Equal Opportunity:

  • The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are sourcing for a Python Developer who has experience building enterprise level application and can contribute to the strategic business needs by translating business requirements into a technology solution. In this role, you will be asked to design, code, and test applications using Object Oriented Design.
  • We are looking for someone that is self-driven, ready to take on a new challenge, and able to deliver on solutions from start to finish.
  • This is a mid-level Python Developer position. This really is an exciting position within a relatively young team of developers, testers and DevOps engineers.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Develop well-designed and performing Python applications and services using scalable techniques.
  • Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
  • Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
  • Implementation of security and data protection
  • Integration of data storage solutions including databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc
  • Develop state-of-the-art analytics tools to support diverse tasks ranging from ad hoc analysis to production-grade pipelines and workflows for customer applications
  • Partner with Data Scientists and Analytics Engineers to improve the performance and reliability of advanced algorithms
  • Ensure high performance and availability of distributed systems and applications
  • Interact directly with client project team members and operational staff to support live customer deployments

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of Python development experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field completed upon employment
  • Proficiency in one of the following programming languages is required: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or C++ preferred).
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate in a team to develop innovative solutions.
  • Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
  • Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail, logic, problem-solving, written and interpersonal communication, presentation, and client-facing skills

Working Conditions:

  • Flexibility is important.

Equal Opportunity:

  • The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality.

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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