Application Developer Job. Dotsavvy Limited Kenya.

Application Developer Job. Dotsavvy Limited Kenya.
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 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, J2ME, JQuery, 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 WordPress, Joomla, Drupal 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 set-up. 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@dotsavvyafrica.com by the 20th of December 2010.