Full Stack Developer

BACKGROUND:  

About Hatch Africa 

Founded in 2010, Hatch Africa is the leading dual-purpose poultry (DPP) company in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the highest impact businesses on the continent. In 2022, the group distributed over 30m dual-purpose day-old chicks (DOCs) to smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Ivory Coast through its subsidiaries, thereby making a significant improvement in nutrition and incomes of local populations. The Company has strong ESG practices and has been backed by leading institutional investors.  

About EthioChicken 

EthioChicken was the first business in Hatch Africa’s portfolio, founded in 2010. Today, EthioChicken is a leading distributor of chickens to rural farmers in Ethiopia with a vision to provide one chicken per person per year through smallholder farmers. We are a rapidly growing Company that believes in investing in our employees and offers them opportunities for career advancement and is committed to female empowerment across the company. EthioChicken is an Ethiopian based company.  

Job Summary: 

Hatch Africa is undergoing a Digital Transformation, led from Ethiopia. This role will be a crucial part of expanding our suite of custom mobile apps to five countries, ensuring a smooth and effective rollout across multiple offices and international locations. This involves customizing and configuring our tech stack built with React, React Native, and Node.js to create new features and functionality for the requirements of each region. Additionally, you will interface with the expansion of our ERP, helping to streamline operations, enhance data visibility, and support the overall growth and efficiency of our global business processes.  

As a member of our agile tech team, you will have the unique opportunity to quickly grow into new roles and responsibilities, making a significant impact on our projects and our customers. Your contributions will not only influence day-to-day operations but also help shape the long-term direction of technology at the company. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and creating opportunities for staff at all levels to take ownership of meaningful projects. 

A successful candidate for this role will love seeing how their tech is deployed, enjoy getting into the technical details, and is eager to learn and apply their technical skills to an impactful agri-business driving change across Africa. 

Role KPIs: 

• 99.9% uptime of all key applications 
• On-time delivery of deployed features / bug fixes 
• <5% of defects found post-deployment 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). 
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase. 
• Develop REST APIs for apps and integrations. 
• Design and manage databases using PostgreSQL, SQLServer, and MongoDB. 
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members. 
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) processes to ensure that all apps meet performance, reliability, and security standards before deployment. 
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retros. 
• Implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability. 
• Participate in continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and dev ops. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to translate business needs into technical specifications and new apps. 

Qualifications: 

• 1-2 years of experience in full stack development using the MERN stack. 
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 
• Proficiency in Node.js and React. 
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase. 
• Understanding of SQL and experience with database design. 
• Knowledge of REST API development and API integrations. 
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git). 
• Experience with other frontend frameworks (Vue, Angular) is a plus but not required. 
• Experience with React Native is a plus but not required. 
• Familiarity with other cloud providers and services (e.g., Azure) is a plus but not required. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) is a plus but not required. 
• Familiarity with or interest in other programming languages and frameworks for full stack development (e.g., Python, Django, Flask) is a plus but not required. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders. 
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities. 
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve technical and soft skills. 

How To Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please title your application with the subject line: - "Full Stack Developer”.

Only candidates meeting the required qualifications are invited to send their applications (Cover Letter) including a detailed CV to

careers@ethiochicken.com

Women are highly encouraged to apply