Software Developer Intern

About BasiGo:

BasiGo is an early stage e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing matatu owners with a cost effective electric alternative to diesel. We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to join our team. The Software Developer Intern will work with the software engineering team reporting to the Head of Software, and build tools to facilitate an amazing customer experience for our clients, drivers, and passengers.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop a suite of software applications for data acquisition, customer management, customer reporting and payments, and operations management.
• Develop internal and client facing front-end web interfaces on established frameworks.
• Develop interfaces to third-party software services and data systems.
• Deploy tools and simple processes to facilitate QA, issue resolution, and bug tracking.
• Work with cross-departmental teammates to assess SW development projects, define priorities, communicate status, and develop priorities.

Experience:

• On going bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or 1 year of experience building software.
• Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Java, or .Net, and utilizing external APIs for integration with systems.
• Proficiency with fundamental front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and frameworks such React and NextJS.
• Proficiency developing simple mobile applications for Android and iOS is a plus.
• Understanding of software QA processes and a demonstrated ability to self-test and personally ensure quality for code.
• Direct experience with relational database technology such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, RDS, etc.
• Direct experience with non-relational database technologies such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.

Attitude and approach:

• A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and to maintain a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.
• Growth mindset, excited to learn and not scared of asking questions.
• Self-motivated and a great team player.