Latest Recruitment at Briter Bridges

The role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team and help us boost our Briter Intelligence platform and develop new products. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in Golang development, AWS infrastructure, and database management, coupled with a passion for building end-to-end B2B software and dashboards. You will be responsible for architecting and developing scalable backend applications, integrating machine learning models, and ensuring the seamless performance of our Intelligence platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Golang.
• Architect and manage AWS infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
• Administer PostgreSQL databases, Elasticsearch, and Redis to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Implement and manage GraphQL servers to facilitate efficient data querying and manipulation.
• Develop user interfaces with React, GraphQL, CSS-in-JS frameworks, Tailwind, and reusable components.
• Integrate and work with machine learning models, including OpenAI, NLP, and text extraction techniques.
• Collaborate with the Data, Product, and Management teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Mentor junior engineers, manage contractors, and provide technical guidance and support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience with Golang development.
• 5+ years of proven experience working with AWS.
• 5+ years of proven experience managing PostgreSQL databases, Elasticsearch, and Redis.
• 2+ years of proven experience with GraphQL server implementation.
• Proven experience building user interfaces with React, GraphQL, CSS-in-JS frameworks, Tailwind, and reusable components.
• Proven experience working with ML models, OpenAI integration, NLP, and text extraction techniques.
• Proven experience architecting, designing, and building large-scale backend applications with Golang.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Good-to-haves

• Experience building business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools and techniques.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience building mobile apps.

Deadline - September 31st, 2024.

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The role

We are seeking an experienced Writer/Reporter to join our team at Briter Bridges. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in long-form writing and analysis, particularly in the areas of business, investment, business models, and macroeconomic and political contexts, with a specific focus on Africa and emerging markets.

Long-form reporting and analysis:

• Produce high-quality, in-depth long-form articles and analyses covering a range of topics related to business, investment, and economic developments in Africa and other emerging markets.
• Conduct thorough research to provide insightful and well-reasoned perspectives on various subjects.
• Embrace a "slow news" approach, allowing for thorough research, comprehensive analysis, and engaging storytelling.

Business cases and stories

• Carry out interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses and write business cases and stories that can serve as empirical evidence for industry-focused articles.

Expertise in Africa and emerging markets:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the economic, political, and social landscape of Africa and other emerging markets.
• Stay updated on relevant industry trends, policy changes, and geopolitical events that may impact businesses and investments.

Business and investment analysis:

• Analyse businesses, investment opportunities, and economic models to provide our audience with valuable insights and recommendations.
• Identify key trends and developments that shape the investment landscape in the regions of focus.

Macroeconomic and political contexts:

• Monitor and analyse macroeconomic indicators and political developments to contextualise and enrich reporting.
• Provide informed commentary on how these factors influence business and investment environments.

Data analysis and utilisation of resources:

• Utilise relevant data sources and analytical tools to support reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with data teams and leverage quantitative insights to enhance the depth of reporting.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Writer / Reporter on Africa and emerging markets.
• Expertise writing on agriculture, food, cleantech, climatetech, renewables, or related subjects. The role will be heavily focused on agtech, foodtech, climatetech, and auxiliary sectors.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear and compelling narratives.
• A degree related to journalism, data journalism, economics, literature, engineering, sociology, development studies, and work experience working in areas related to technology and private sector development across emerging markets, business, research, socio-economic development, impact evaluation, economics, and impact finance;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong track record and brands worked with.
• Ease carrying out primary and secondary (quantitative and qualitative) data collection, including surveys, automation, and interviews;
• Proficiency with software such as Google Suite, MS Office, pivot tables, data entry and database maintenance in Excel/Google Sheets.

Extreme attention to detail;

• A self-starter willing to take initiative and ownership of tasks, and with a genuine interest in business, socio-economic development investment, startups, technology, and private sector development.

Plus

• Specialised industry knowledge (e.g. fintech, agriculture, renewables commerce, technology, impact, etc.);
• Visual tools such as Adobe products (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop); Figma;
• Personal projects, newsletters, podcasts, Youtube channels, or blogs;
• Knowledge of a second language spoken in key countries, such as Arabic, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Mandarin, Hindi, etc.;
• Appearance in TV and public media outlets;
• Knowledge of tools such as Typeform (surveys), Monday.com; Airtable; Figma; Squarespace; Hubspot.

Deadline - September 1st, 2024.