Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Department: Engineering

Turnkey Africa Limited is the leading pan-African insurance and bancassurance technology and services provider. We develop, supply and manage end-to-end insurance business software solutions and services for the African insurance industry. Turnkey Africa currently has a footprint of over 42 insurance and banking clients in 7 countries across Africa

Summary of the Role

• The Entry System Engineer will play a vital role in the design, development, and maintenance of our system.
• You will collaborate with a team of experienced engineers, product managers, and business analysts to create cutting-edge software solutions that cater to the needs of our clients in the insurance sectors.

Roles and Responsibilities
Software Development:

• Assist in the design and implementation of new features and enhancements for the system, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Bug Fixing and Maintenance: Participate in debugging and resolving software defects, ensuring the stability and reliability of the system.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with senior engineers to learn and contribute to the overall development process, including code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Testing: Write and execute unit tests to ensure the accuracy and robustness of the software modules.
• Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation, including system design, code comments, and user guides.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Programming Knowledge: Proficiency in Java and PLSQL. An understanding of SpringBoot and/or Angular will be an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve software issues
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate ideas clearly.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive approach to learning and taking initiatives to improve skills and knowledge.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy and precision in coding and documentation.

Preferred Skills (not mandatory but advantageous):

• Familiarity with database systems (e.g Oracle) and data modeling concepts.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., gerrit, github) and Agile software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of web development technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, TypeScripting) and frameworks (eg. Angular)