[kictanet] Looking for a Senior Application Developer.

Thu Apr 30 18:47:35 EAT 2009

Do you love to write code? Want to work smarter, not harder?
Do you thrive in an work environment that enables you to work on  
exciting and challenging projects, day in and day out?
Do you like to change the status quo and create value that has long- 
term impact and rewards?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then we need to talk.

The majority of our client development work is with Open Source such  
as PHP, Python, AJAX, Javascript, CSS and MySQL. We are looking for  
a talented, proven senior web application developer to join our  
team. The skills previously listed are highly desirable, but there's  
always something to be said for talent, potential, and attitude, so if  
you happen to be a developer with more expertise in other languages  
(.NET, Ruby, etc.) and are open to adding Python, PHP, AJAX,  
etc. to your arsenal, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for the following qualities in a candidate:

 > Interested in learning and have a creative mind that enjoys the  
challenges of application development
 > Gets excited about clean code but knows that ugly code is out there  
and dealing with it is an necessity sometimes
 > Enjoys client interaction and problem solving, in a passionate way.
 > Knows the tools of your trade
 > Wants to raise the skill level of the whole team, not just themselves
 > Has the ability to play well with others - we will be welcoming you  
into our team
 > Has the ability to work independently - coding, testing, gathering  
requirements, and communicating with clients
 > Knows the value of a great user experience when it comes to  
building applications
 > Accepts the fact that mistakes will be made and that every  
experience is an opportunity to get better and improve the working  
processes within the agency
 > Appreciates that meetings are necessary but detests unnecessarily  
long or unproductive ones. You can't wait to leave a meeting and go  
back to writing code!
 > Knows that open, honest and productive communication is key to  
project success
 > Believes that working less hours smarter is better than working  
more hours harder
 > Knows that perfection may not be possible but aiming for excellence  
is realistic
 > Wants a full-time position in a growing company

Are you an application developer who is savvy enough to deal with an  
intensively customer service oriented digital agency?

We are that company. We consistently deliver for not only long lived  
and well-maintained clients, but also our new projects. They range  
from Flash intensive brand micro-sites with a major focus on user  
experience, to ordinary database driven content management systems  
such as Joomla and Typo3. We also work on unconventional projects with  
interesting and occasionally not so interesting features thrown in the  
mix.

We will build anything that creates value and pass up those projects  
that are too cumbersome, outrageous or simply unsustainable.  On any  
given day you could be part of a large team building a cutting edge  
web site or you may be "solo" coding feature enhancements or fixes for  
a client's online forms. We thrive in a results oriented environment  
because our team is treated well and our clients are treated even  
better.

What we need from you:

 > Provable, quantifiable expertise as an application developer (code  
samples and/or project descriptions)
 > Provable experience working on web application projects (work  
history)
 > Salary expectations.

What we don’t need from you:

 > We don't enjoy reading lists - especially not a list of the 50  
technologies you know. If your resume doesn't make it clear that you  
have focus on a specific web technology(s) then you're just wasting  
both of our time sending us your CV - and nobody enjoys having their  
time wasted.

 > If you are looking to ladder climb and want to play politics this  
is also not the place for you. You are happy to work and are ready  
to address and solve problems as they arise. We do not pretend to  
know everything and mistakes are likely in every endeavor.

Where you will work:

We have a great office in one of Nairobi's quieter suburbs near the  
city centre with lots of windows and a very open floor plan. We dress  
down most of the time, but are always at our best in front of  
clients. We are professional and the management team is very hands  
on and engaged with the work that is done.

We try very hard not to require more hours that are required of anyone  
and we strive to work 8.30 to 5.00 pm every day with a one hour lunch  
break.  That said, we're flexible and recognize that we all have  
lives outside of the office - and we also know that sometimes,  
especially when deadlines demand it, normal working hours just won't  
get the job done.  When it doesn't, we act accordingly - and we show  
our appreciation when people step-up.  We use our leave days and so  
will you, for your sanity and ours.

If think that your that special talent we may be looking for, kindly  
send us your CV on jobs at dotsavvyafrica.com