Openings at Koko Networks

Your Role

As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced Python and Odoo engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution. 

In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.

What you will do

KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, Vue.js, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git

• Design, implement and deploy back-end Python and Odoo applications
• Develop and maintain CRM, Manufacturing, Finance and Inventory management modules
• Lead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environment 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
• Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviews
• Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation
• Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO

What You Will Bring to KOKO

• At least three years experience of development in Python OR Odoo
• Excellent at Python programming and PostgreSQL
• Ability to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in Python
• Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable services
• Strong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilers
• Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)
• Worked in an Agile multi-functional team 
• Thrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customers
• Great oral and written communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus
• Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work
• Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)
• 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave
• Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely
• Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses
• The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop

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Responsible

• Carry out shop outlets technical inspections, installations and test protocols, calibration and commissioning of KOKO Points
• Ensure all deployed network hardware conform to respective quality and regulatory requirements and adherence  to all installation, calibration and maintenance schedules against  set metrics
• Troubleshoot system and hardware errors and resolve technical problems using a structured approach with a view to resolving incidents in a timely manner and prevent recurrence
• Document and own activities by completing forms, reports, logs, and records using provided tools. Ensure good work management of provided work orders, instructions and schedules to meet daily targets and maintain high quality outputs
• Continuously identify needs for improvement by conveying it to line manager and/or engineering team to maintain high quality work standards
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment in good operating condition by following operating instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, maintaining supply levels and performing regular maintenance
• Maintain customer satisfaction through professional conduct and engagements
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures

Requirement

• 1+ year of experience in field operations or a similar technical capacity.
• Diploma/Bsc degree in Engineering or other technical field.
• Ability to test, troubleshoot, service, and repair electronic equipment.
• Working knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance processes, methods and installation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• A team player able to work effectively with others and independently with minimal supervision.