Web Developer at African Food Changemakers

African Food Changemakers, established in 2022 through the merger of two sister organizations (Nourishing Africa and Changing Narratives Africa), is a subsidiary Non-profit arm of Sahel Consulting. At AFC, we support African agripreneurs to start and scale resilient and sustainable agribusinesses that nourish Africa and the world. AFC is committed to changing global narratives about Africa by celebrating Africa’s contributions to the global food ecosystem, showcasing Africa’s innovations and cooking methods, amplifying and scaling proudly African food and beverage brands, and ensuring that more people globally experience the diversity and richness of the continent’s gastronomic heritage and exciting future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Web Developer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overview of Role

• We are looking for a full-stack web developer with experience using PHP/Laravel and MYSQL for the back-end, and JavaScript/Vue.js/jQuery and Bootstrap for the front-end.
• The Web Developer will work with other Developers and relevant teams to ensure the proper functioning of the Nourishing Africa websites, monitor website traffic, troubleshoot problems, and perform updates as necessary.

Job Description
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

• Code well designed, testable, and efficient software using standard development practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Develop user interface and experience for all AFChub platforms
• Develop and consume Restful API’s
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on the technical needs of the company
• Evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Develop scalable web applications for the company
• Create and maintain excellent software documentation
• Manage user data from database architecture
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling of the AFC’s online hub
• Plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Serve as an advisor to the team on appropriate web application measures to implement in carrying out its daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, and with a passion for the agriculture and food sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Demonstrable experience in frontend and user interface design using HTML/CSS, JavaScript/Vue.js/jQuery, Bootstrap
• Experience in back-end and database development using PHP/Laravel, MYSQL
• Experience in Git version control using GitHub
• Experience in API development and working with 3rd party API’s
• Experience in payment gateways integration (Flutterwave, Paystack, etc)
• Experience in multi-authentication of different kind of users
• Solid knowledge of security measures like SSL, anti-malware protection, password security using bcrypt and SHA.
• Experience in Search Engine Optimization and Google analytics
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline
• Knowledge of feature and unit test using phpunit
• Available to start immediately.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using "Web Developer" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only eligible candidates will be contacted.