Latest Recruitment at SOKO

Software Engineers at Soko are innovative developers who focus on developing cutting-edge supply chain system. Our engineers enjoy building new technologies in a fast paced environment.

What we are looking for:

Ideal candidates are self-starters and natural communicators with a flair for aesthetics. Soko is a team of entrepreneurial-minded individuals who thrive on finding innovative solutions to the toughest challenges, love to get their hands dirty and never stop learning. It is a flat organization and a fast-paced working environment in which everyone plays a role in communicating and contributing to our goal of empowerment and access to design. We love what we do and a positive attitude and a passion for our mission are essentials for our team!

We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern who can complement our tasks and share the same passion.

What you will get:

An incredible learning experience working with a global team as part of a mission-driven organization, directly working with the Technology team who are dedicated to providing you with real hands-on experience (no photocopies!) in a start-up and social enterprise. So come ready to code!

Qualifications:

• You develop in Python.
• You are proficient with the django web framework.
• Be a team player who is willing to take on responsibilities
• Be a fast learner who is able to hit the ground running
• Flexible, forward-thinking, and responsible
• A great fit for Soko is someone who is: Passionate; Innovates and Inspires; Takes ownership; Team player; Loves what they do!

Responsibilities :

• Designing, testing, documenting, and implementing new application components within a team of developers
• Investigating, identifying and correct defects in existing code bases
• Participating in code reviews and revising own code in response to feedback from other developers
• Participating in meetings and other coordination activities with the team
• Development Tasks
• Our stack consists of Django, MySQL, Angular, Android. You will be working on Django
• Developing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs.
• Ensuring all code meets PEP standards with PyLint
• Full stack development using django
• Occasionally running system management tasks such as OS updating and packaging installing
• Working with messaging frameworks such as Rabbit MQ and redis
• Working with task queues such as Celery
• Automating testing with PyTest.
• In Git, working with branches and rebases.

At our Nairobi location, we will also treat you to the following:

• On-site lunch.
• A small stipend will be provided to cover your basic expenses.
• Access to personal and professional learning resources and talent

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Software Engineers at Soko are innovative developers who focus on developing cutting-edge supply chain system. Our engineers enjoy building new technologies in a fast paced environment.

Who you are:

You understand the importance of user experience and role of visual design in developing new products and services. You’re familiar with user-centric design processes on a practical level, and with your visual design skills you are able to bring new concepts and even complex wireframes alive. You don’t just paint the wires, you can improve actual user experience.

What we are looking for:

Ideal candidates are self-starters and natural communicators with a flair for aesthetics. Soko is a team of entrepreneurial-minded individuals who thrive on finding innovative solutions to the toughest challenges, love to get their hands dirty and never stop learning. It is a flat organization and a fast-paced working environment in which everyone plays a role in communicating and contributing to our goal of empowerment and access to design. We love what we do and a positive attitude and a passion for our mission are essentials for our team!

We are looking for a UI / UX Intern who can complement our tasks and share the same passion.

What you will get:

An incredible learning experience working with a global team as part of a mission-driven organization, directly working with the Technology team who are dedicated to providing you with real hands-on experience (no photocopies!) in a start-up and social enterprise. You will be paired to our Lead designer and would guide you. So be ready to code.

Qualifications:

• You develop in Angular
• You are proficient in Javascript.
• Be a team player who is willing to take on responsibilities
• Be a fast learner who is able to hit the ground running
• Flexible, forward-thinking, and responsible
• A great fit for Soko is someone who is: Passionate; Innovates and Inspires; Takes ownership; Team player; Loves what they do!

Responsibilities :

• As a UX/UI Design Intern, you will collaborate with the lead designer, and other stakeholders to create user centered designs for web and mobile interfaces
• Designing, testing, documenting, and implementing new application components within a team of developers
• Collaborate with product owner to define and implement innovative solutions for the product directions, visuals, and overall experience
• Collaborate with developers to understand the backend framework and limitations to help inform design decisions
• Investigating, identifying and correct defects in existing code bases
• Participating in code reviews and revising own code in response to feedback from other developers
• Participating in meetings and other coordination activities with the team

At our Nairobi location, we will also treat you to the following:

• On-site lunch.
• A small stipend will be provided to cover your basic expenses.
• Access to personal and professional learning resources and talent