Promasidor was founded in 1979 by Robert Rose, who left the United Kingdom in 1957 for Zimbabwe to pursue his African dream. As Chairman of Allied Lyons Africa for over 20 years, he travelled extensively across Africa and gained a unique and thorough knowledge of the food industry throughout the continent. In particular he noticed a lack of availability of the one highly nutritious product that the developed world takes for granted - milk. He realised that with technology in the manufacture of milk powders advancing rapidly, there was an exciting opportunity to provide milk powder in small portions that could be packaged in flexible sachets. It was found that removing the animal fat from the milk and replacing it with vegetable fat allowed for a longer shelf life. This meant that for the first time, milk powder could be distributed across the vast African continent, providing access to affordable milk to everyone in Africa. A passionate belief in this vision fuelled the pioneering concept of selling filled milk powder in small sachets and Promasidor began selling the Cowbell brand in the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Zaire) in 1979. Today Cowbell is sold in the majority of countries across the African continent.
Job Summary
- We’re hiring an Associate or Senior Software Engineer to join our team in Lagos.
- You’ll work alongside Business Systems Analysts to design, build, and support the internal tools that make Promasidor tick—from HR processes to quality control to operational efficiency systems.
- You’ll be part of a professional, purpose-driven IT organisation joining the IS (Information Systems) unit, in a purpose-driven tech environment where your work has a tangible impact in developing critical business systems used across the continent.
- Collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-quality business software solutions that meet organizational and user needs.
- Ensure adherence to industry best practices, coding standards, and continuous improvement processes.
What You’ll Do
Software Engineering:
- Develop business software tools that are secure, reliable, and maintainable
- Participate in all phases of development—from design to deployment and support
- Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to translate needs into code
Testing & Fixing:
- Write and run unit tests for your own code
- Debug issues across environments, from dev to production
- Respond to high-priority live issues as escalated by your line manager
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay sharp by learning new tools, frameworks, and approaches
- Contribute ideas for improving coding practices, architectures, or tools
What You'll Bring
Must Have
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
- For our IS and GTM Units: Familiarity with Low-code, Rapid Application Development tools such as:
- Omnis Studio, 4D, LiveCode, or as preferred by Promasidor: Claris FileMaker.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
- Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and development lifecycles.
- Familiarity with database systems, cloud services, and version control systems.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in at least one major language (e.g., Java, Python, C#)
- Experience with relational databases, version control (e.g., Git), and cloud services
- Exposure to Rapid Development tools—ideally Claris FileMaker, or alternatives like Omnis Studio, 4D, LiveCode
Bonus:
- Master’s degree or similar experience (especially for Senior applicants)
- Experience using AI-assisted coding tools
Who Are We Looking For:
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Proactive, Motivated and Creative
- Collaborative, with good communication skills
- Resilient under deadlines and shifting priorities
- Committed to learning and improving over time.
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