Vacancy Description
Who we are:
Soko aspires to transform the status quo of how trade is conducted with emerging markets, to create a more ethical supply chain. Soko is a catalyst for Global Supply Chain innovation, leveraging our proprietary ERP and mobile enterprise solutions in a distributed network of SME producers for a more ethical and agile production model. We employ over 2800 artisans around Nairobi in a ‘Virtual Factory’ model that utilizes technology to enhance human productivity for greater reward. Our commitment to ethical production has led to growing demand for our products from companies such as Nordstrom and Anthropologie, hundreds of boutiques, and thousands of online consumers. More information about Soko can be found on our website www.shopsoko.com.
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
How to Apply
Want to be part of a fast growing social enterprise? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line : [DJANGO INTERN]
Attach your cv and designs / projects you have worked on either as screenshots or links etc. And any other doc that would sell your skills
NB: Ensure All your file attachments have your name in the file name.
John_doe_cv.pdf
John_doe_work1.psd