- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At upMention we love companies with stories behind them. Stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Together with you, we ensure that your story pops up 'naturally' at the right places and to the right audience.
We ignite and drive sales, leads and website traffic. Throughout this process we build awareness in a natural way. This way you will get in touch with the right people because "they came across your story everywhere". For our team, that is the moment for a high five!
JOB SUMMARY
Every day is a new opportunity to automate something for our teams who are working in our own custom-made software written in PHP. Whatever you code, you like to structure it well, and your teammates enjoy reading your code. Next to that, you help the SEO teams with the details of a Google Analytics setup or debugging a cookie warning. Every day brings a new challenge, and you embrace it knowing that the teams and management are supporting you.Are you someone who naturally thinks ahead, sees how users benefit from the product, and enjoys finding improvements that increase long-term value? Do you like analysing how people work with software and easily spotting opportunities to make their workflows more efficient? Do you enjoy creating clear draft interfaces and flowcharts that explain ideas and support discussions with clients?Do you naturally question assumptions, take a broad view of all stakeholders, and explore how choices influence the overall direction? Do you take initiative when you notice opportunities that strengthen usability and business impact? And do you like keeping the bigger picture in mind while asking focused questions that help the team understand how each decision fits the long-term view? Do you like joining a professional, friendly, creative team that enjoys their work? We would like to meet you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
What you do • Improve systems based on user feedback • Implement new features in our project management system in PHP, HTML, CSS and JS • Assist the SEO teams with more advanced changes in websites • Assist the SEO teams with setup of Google analytics and Google data studio • Analyze and improve our web crawlers • Be a committed member of the scrum team • Strive for personal growth and excellence. • Avoid technical debt • Act as the rubber duck :)What you bring • Knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS and JS • Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field • Required relevant work experience: not required but a small amount of work experience will be an added advantage, between 1-3 years of work experience • Fluent in English, both written and spoken • Clear communicator and team playerNice to have • Familiarity with Scrum and agile practices • Experience with PHPStorm and Zend Framework • Experience with automated testing • Experience working with International and western clientsWhat we offer • Competitive salary between KES and 80,000 KES 120,000 gross per month • Supportive, international team (Netherlands and Kenya) • Diverse and challenging software development projects • Coaching and opportunities for continued learning • Quiet, modern work environment in Nairobi • Fresh daily lunch and coffee and Kenyan tea available throughout the day
REQUIRED SKILLS
PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Agile and Lean methodologies, C, C# or C++, Scrum, Software architecture
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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