Venture Garden Nigeria Job Portal 2019 | www.venturegardengroup.com

Venture Garden Nigeria Job Portal 2019 | www.venturegardengroup.com – Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation – Apply here!

At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk-taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description

The Senior Java Developer will be part of the Keystone team of engineers, business analysts, software testers, and DevOps engineers, tasked with building and enhancing legacy applications into new Java-based web applications in an enterprise environment.
This role is responsible for the design, development, and fielding of enterprise application solutions within a strategic business unit.
You’ll be working alongside other engineers collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure and contributing at the different stages of the SDLC.

Principal Responsibilities

Under general direction, design, develop, troubleshoots, debugs, and implements software code using Java, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, and XML for software components of the web applications.
Integrate web applications with backend databases. Deploys large web-based transaction systems using application servers.
Researches, tests, builds, and coordinates the integration of new products per production and client requirements.
Upgrade the API Manager platform along with the set maturity model matrix.

Qualifications
Essential Competencies:

5+ years of software development experience developing Java web applications.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 4 additional years’ related experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Experience with Java Design patterns (MVC).
Good understanding of OOP and good knowledge of the Javascript framework.
Experience with RDBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, or similar databases
Experience with software development processes such as SDLC, Scrum, or similar.
Experience supporting JVMs in Unix/Linux/Windows environments.
Creative problem-solving abilities and strong work ethic with “can do” attitude.
Ability to take high-level requirements and compile them into development tasks.
Ability to estimate tasks based off of technical debt, level of effort, and complexity.
Ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.
Ability to provide mentoring and coaching to less experienced team members.
Ability to function at a fast pace with multiple deadlines.

Technology Stack:

JavaEE
Hibernate
Familiarity with Apache libraries
Spring boot
comfortable using bootstrap is a plus
Ability to use JQuery
Comfortable using ReactJS is a plus
HTML/CSS

Working Conditions:

Flexibility is important (Remote working is avaialble)

Equal Opportunity:

The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Python Developer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description

We are sourcing for a Python Developer who has experience building enterprise level application and can contribute to the strategic business needs by translating business requirements into a technology solution. In this role, you will be asked to design, code, and test applications using Object Oriented Design.
We are looking for someone that is self-driven, ready to take on a new challenge, and able to deliver on solutions from start to finish.
This is a mid-level Python Developer position. This really is an exciting position within a relatively young team of developers, testers and DevOps engineers.

Principal Responsibilities

Develop well-designed and performing Python applications and services using scalable techniques.
Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
Implementation of security and data protection
Integration of data storage solutions including databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc
Develop state-of-the-art analytics tools to support diverse tasks ranging from ad hoc analysis to production-grade pipelines and workflows for customer applications
Partner with Data Scientists and Analytics Engineers to improve the performance and reliability of advanced algorithms
Ensure high performance and availability of distributed systems and applications
Interact directly with client project team members and operational staff to support live customer deployments

Qualifications

4+ years of Python development experience
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field completed upon employment
Proficiency in one of the following programming languages is required: Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or C++ preferred).
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate in a team to develop innovative solutions.
Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail, logic, problem-solving, written and interpersonal communication, presentation, and client-facing skills

Working Conditions:

Flexibility is important.

Equal Opportunity:

The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality.

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Senior Front-End Engineer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Position Purpose

We are looking for a Front End Engineer with a strong eye for design and an advocate for the user.
This individual will write well-crafted, high-quality and easy to maintain code while working closely with our customers and back end developers to craft valuable solutions for our users.
As a software engineer, you work on a small team and can switch teams and projects as our fast-paced business grows and evolves.
We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems as we continue to push technology forward.
If you enjoy creating functional code that provides an exceptional experience, we encourage you to apply!

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Leading teams and work alongside teams on complex large-scale web projects and handle small-to-medium projects on your own.
Create mockups, wireframes, and layouts that promote ease of use and optimize how customers interact with all new products and features.
Able to work with core front end and middleware technologies, including HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and UI MVC frameworks.
Prepare prototypes for the new product applications and features.
Capable of programming and working with APIs and Restful Web Services.
Understand HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, responsive and mobile with direct experience optimizing design concepts around these technologies.
Able to maintain attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong experience with UX design.
Think creatively and justify concepts

Requirements
Qualifications:

First Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or any related science discipline;
Good understanding of OOP and good knowledge of the Javascript framework.
Excellent Presentation skills;
Good written and verbal communication skills;
Excellent collaborative skill;
Attention to detail; Comfortable working in a loosely structured organization;
Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules;

Technology Stack:

Javascript, ReatJS, AngularJS

Essential Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree.
5+ years of professional experience in interface design.
A portfolio that demonstrates previous work samples.
Strong background in UX/UI design, methodologies and development.
Experienced in web-based technologies, including HTML code, CSS layout and JavaScript/jQuery, as well as Java and/or C#.
Knowledge in programming and working with APIs and Restful Web Services
Strong proficiency with NodeJS
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Knowledge of any Data Visualization platform would be a major advantage- PowerBI, Kibana, Tableau, SISense
An understanding of Rapid prototyping in UI development would be a major advantage
Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and technologies would be an advantage
An understanding of CI/CD (DevOps) principles is required

Additional Information

Working conditions: Flexibility is important (Opportunity to work remotely).
Equal opportunity: The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality.

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Ruby on Rails Developer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description

We are sourcing for a Ruby on Rails Developer who will write server-side web application logic in Ruby, around the framework Rails and develop back-end components, connect the application with other web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the application.
You’ll be working alongside other engineers, Business Analyst and Software Testers, collaborating on the various layers of the infrastructure and contributing at the different stages of the SDLC to develop world-class technology solutions.

Principal Responsibilities

Participate in every stage of feature development from design and brainstorming through feature implementation, including fixing that last critical bug under a tight release deadline.
Work as part of a dynamic team collaborating closely with other developers, developers’ teams and product marketing.
Review requirements and provide input.
Create functional specifications and designs.
Implement major features from scratch.
Create unit tests for features.
Work with QA to ensure the quality of the feature.
Contribute to design & overall product architecture.

Qualifications

Experience with Ruby on Rails, along with other common libraries such as RSpec and Resque.
Good understanding of the syntax of Ruby and its nuances.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
Good understanding of server-side templating languages.
Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors.
Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Familiarity with concepts of MVC, Mocking, ORM, and RESTful.
A knack for writing clean, readable Ruby code.
Ability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
Able to implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{e.g. Git}
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous development/deployment (e.g. Capistrano).

Requirements

First Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or any related science discipline;
Good understanding of OOP and good knowledge of the JavaScript framework.
Excellent Presentation skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent collaborative skill.
Attention to detail;
Comfortable working in a loosely structured organization
Highly professional, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules

Working Conditions