Andela is a network of technology leaders dedicated to advancing human potential. We help companies build high-performing distributed engineering teams by investing in Africa’s most talented software developers. Based in NYC, SF, Lagos, Nairobi, Rwanda and Kampala, Andela is catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems across the African continent while solving the global technical talent shortage.
We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for:
Job Title: Engineering Sourcing Manager – Africa (Talent Acquisition)
Locations: Lagos – Nigeria, Nairobi – Kenya
About the Role
Andela is looking to hire an Engineering Sourcing Manager, to join either our Nairobi or Lagos offices. We’ve recently surpassed the exciting milestone of 1,400 Andelans globally, and plan to reach double that size by of 2020 – the Engineering hiring team will drive much of that growth. Of course, we care about growth in both the quantity and quality of our employees, so our recruiters’ success is measured not just by their time-to-hire and headcount filled, but also by pass-through rate, EPIC values alignment, and other more qualitative metrics. This role is a recruiting leadership role and driving hiring for a flagship Andela position.
While based in Nairobi or Lagos – you will collaborate heavily with the recruiting team and department stakeholders in our Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala and Cairo Offices. You will lead a team of high-calibre talent acquisition experts/sources, designing and driving sourcing and hiring strategies for for elite technologists across Africa – and partner with Recruiting and Leadership teams globally. This opportunity is ideal for talent acquisition managers in the tech and start-up space across technical hiring, and ideal for levelling-up in international exposure and work at a mission-driven, fast-paced business.
Key Responsibilities
Building and managing a high-performing engineering/technical sourcing team (while scaling the team further) – focussed on hiring technologists across Africa
Partner with Recruiting, People (HR) and data teams globally to solve for improving quality of hires, our assessment process, our diverse hiring ratios and Andela branding
Building and maintaining a talent map of engineering technologists across Africa – and relevant diaspora talent
Build and maintain strong relationships across Andela Leadership and Recruiting leads – and ensure candidate pipeline goals are met
Requirements
In depth experience of leading a recruiting team/function, with strong strategic, people managerial and tactical execution exposure
Have the ambition to be a key driver in Andela technical staff sourcing as we enter into a period of unprecedented growth
A strong background in active sourcing across various platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Github, Angelist, and others) – as you manage a group deep diving across countries to uncover top talent
Experience in technical talent acquisition is an advantage
Have a combination of an experience-oriented and data-driven approach
Understanding of how to best use different technology/tools to optimise a rapidly scaling Africa workforce
Strong time management and organizational skills
Experience working with multiple stakeholders and teams in a fast-paced environment
Excellent knowledge and passion about Andela’s mission and vision
Able to convincingly sell Andela’s opportunity to prospective employees
Excellent written and spoken communication skills, as well as good listening skills.
Benefits & Compensation
Full-time compensation
Full medical coverage
Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
Beautiful working environment
Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
Oh, and a chance to change the world!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Bench Program Manager
Locations: Lagos – Nigeria, Nairobi – Kenya, Kampala – Uganda
About the Department
Andela’s Talent Development department creates the required programs, curriculum, facilitation, and partnerships that ensure our developers meet Andela’s “developer specifications” in a timely, efficient, scalable manner.
About the Role
We are seeking a Bench Program Manager who will co-design and manage a program that further prepares our developers in a way that fulfills the Staffing department’s needs. The program will be required to deliver high developer satisfaction that drives retention.
Find challenging work/experience for developers on the bench that keeps their skills sharp and also provides some business value to Andela/the local ecosystems in operating markets. In addition, the Bench Program Manager will ensure tight alignment between the skills developers gain while on the Bench and the current market demand.
Finally the Bench Program Manager will optimize the Bench program to simplify staffing process and cut staffing time when an opportunity opens up for developers on the Bench to staff a partner’s team.
Job Description
Own the Andela waitlist – otherwise known as the Bench – of developers in the ‘Developer-Growth’ phase of their journey within the fellowship. Be responsible for the utilization of devs that are on the waitlist.
Design programs that allocate Devs on the waitlist to one of several streams including but not limited to – Internal Products, External Products, Double Stacking, Open Source participation, and Leadership Practice.
Collaborate with the Bench Product Manager around the Internal/External product streams.
Directly oversee Double Stacking, Open Source programs and the Leadership Practice including performance management oversight (ex; SMART action plans and performance improvement plans).
Collaborate with Apprenticeship and Staffing teams in understanding the pipeline coming into the Bench at any given time and planning their onboarding.
Collaborate with the Staffing and TDD Ops teams in reducing friction around how Devs are off-boarded from the Bench.
Report and be accountable to stakeholders on the status of the bench.
to mentor the teams and help them to ensure the products they are building meet the program goals.
Recruit and assign senior developers, as Technical Team Leads (TTLs), to oversee:
Product quality (ex: code reviews, PR submissions) meets program goals
Compliance and quality of performance feedback for utilized developers
Vacation requests
Performance management plans
Manage the Technical Team Coordinator who helps to oversee the TTLs and ensure the overall bench program quality is met.
Ensure successful and consistent execution of onboarding/offboarding processes of bench developers and the TTLs working closely with Staffing Manager.
Ensure bench developer action-plans and performance improvement plans are well executed by the TTLs.
Manage, monitor and track time spent on projects by the bench developers and TTLs.
Key KPIs:
Compliance and quality metrics for performance feedback for all utilized bench developers
% bench utilization
Requirements
Have successfully worked as a program manager. You’ve actuated teams operationally to materialize the goals of multiple simultaneous projects on time while maintaining quality.
Have at least 3 years of experience working in software product management, software development or technology consulting
Have a four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
Have experience effectively working remotely
Are passionate about the evolving technology landscape and enjoy leveraging advancements to solve business problems
Have a strong understanding of agile software development techniques
Have the ability to build rapport and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Have excellent interpersonal skills
Has the ability to present clear, well-thought out recommendations
Experience thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative, cross-disciplinary and geographically dispersed environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information clearly and keep track of multiple conversations at once
Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business priorities and a strong work ethic
EPIC Values Alignment:
Demonstrable commitment to the learning & development of people and technology
The ability to learn new things fast enough to amaze your friends and family
Interested?
If the above sounds like an exciting role to you, please tell us why you believe you’re a good fit and we’ll be in touch.
Benefits & Compensation
Full-time compensation
Full medical coverage
Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided daily
Beautiful working environment
Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
Oh, and a chance to change the world!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Title: Andela Nigeria All-Female Cycle
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Do you dream of using technology to change the world?
Join the Andela movement to ensure that while the digital revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be written in Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali and cities across Africa.
The Andela Fellowship
The Andela Fellowship is a full-time employment opportunity designed for talented and high-potential technologists to build their skills and experience on a global scale.
We seek out exceptional people from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to unlocking their full potential.
Through four years of intensive learning and real work experience, you’ll master the professional and technical skills you need to succeed as a software developer with the with the world’s top engineering teams.
You bring a relentless desire to learn and level up. We provide access to resources, mentorship, and a community of passionate software developers to support you at every step of your journey.
Application Process
Stage 1 – Online Application:
Fill out the application form on this page.
Stage 2 – Technical Assessment:
Once you submit your application, you’ll be directed to study the modules on our Home Study Curriculum for software development and team skills. This is required to complete a technical assessment that will evaluate your knowledge of the content you’ve learned. No prior coding experience is required.
Stage 3 – In-Person Interview:
Based on your application and technical assessment, you may be invited to a panel of interviews made up of staff members and developers at an Andela office.
Stage 4 – Attend a Bootcamp:
Successful candidates are invited to participate in a two-week, simulated development sprint led by senior Andela developers. The two weeks is comprised of one week of home-based self-learning, and one week of product development on-site at an Andela campus.
You’ll be expected to learn independently as well as on a team to deliver a final project. We’re looking for work ethic, passion, and teamwork.
Stage 5 – Become an Andelan:
The highest performing participants are accepted into Andela’s four-year Fellowship Program.
Over the course of four years, you’ll be immersed in intensive learning alongside some of Africa’s most brilliant minds.
You’ll amass real work experience as part of global engineering teams. You’ll emerge a professional who is capable of transforming the world through leadership and technology.
Recruitment Schedule for Andela Nigeria All-Female Cycle
Technical Assessment: The Technical Assessment is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test:
Technical Assessment Submission Deadline: May 8th, 2019
Interview Dates: May 27th – May 31st, 2019
Bootcamp: July 8th – July 19th, 2019
Fellowship Resumption: September 2nd, 2019
Please take this schedule into consideration before applying. You are also required to;
Comply with the naming convention in the form of First Name and Last Name as requested in the application form.
Use the same name and email address to reapply if you have applied to Andela in the past.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Job Title: Software Engineer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Type: Full-Time
About the Software Engineer Position
As a Software Engineer at Andela, you will primarily work as an engineer for one of Andela’s global partners, predominantly located in the U.S. or Europe. You will commonly work on global teams comprised of Andela engineers and your partner’s in-house development teams.
Andela Software Engineers are professional, collaborative, and skilled at completing full feature development, taking initiative, and always continuing to grow personally and professionally. They have both excellent technical skills and strong team skills, and can effectively operate in a geographically distributed team environment.
Key Responsibilities
The specific responsibilities of a Software Engineer include:
Define and deliver software that meets and exceeds the expectations of your team, managers, and partners;
Develop readable, testable, and maintainable code to spec;
Commitment to continued technical and professional growth;
Interfacing with partners to understand their business, goals, and visions for products supported by your Andela Team;
Lending your knowledge and positive approach to your Andela community of engineers.
Qualifications & Characteristics
As the ideal candidate for this role you:
Have at least 2 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, writing code for web applications, data initiatives, core services, or mobile products
Are proficient in writing code in at least one primary language, and enjoy learning new languages, frameworks, and technologies:
Python (Django or Flask)
Ruby
Native Mobile Technologies for iOS or Android
JavaScript (React, Node, ES6+, Angular)
DevOps
Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL stores
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools
Experience writing test cases
May have a four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
Exposure to Agile methodologies
Experience working remotely as an effective member of a team
Enjoy collaborating, problem-solving, and being part of a team environment
Have a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English, verbal and written)
The ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and limited supervision
Have the ability to build rapport and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Strongly motivated by our social mission of training 100,000 young Africans in the next 10 years.
What Opportunities Exist at Andela
Work with global companies to accelerate your career;
Ongoing learning, development, and mentoring opportunities;
A large community of passionate Andela engineers.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Title: Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle 45
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Do you dream of using technology to change the world?
Join the Andela movement to ensure that while the digital revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be written in Lagos, Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali and cities across Africa.
Apply today and see if you have what it takes!
The Andela Fellowship
The Andela Fellowship is a full-time employment opportunity designed for talented and high-potential technologists to build their skills and experience on a global scale. We seek out exceptional people from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to unlocking their full potential.
Through four years of intensive learning and real work experience, you’ll master the professional and technical skills you need to succeed as a software developer with the with the world’s top engineering teams.
You bring a relentless desire to learn and level up. We provide access to resources, mentorship, and a community of passionate software developers to support you at every step of your journey.
The Application Process
Stage 1: Online Application:
Fill out the application form on this page.
Stage 2: Technical Assessment:
Once you submit your application, you’ll be directed to study the modules on our Home Study Curriculum for software development and team skills. This is required to complete a technical assessment that will evaluate your knowledge of the content you’ve learned. No prior coding experience is required.
Stage 3: In-Person Interview:
Based on your application and technical assessment, you may be invited to a panel of interviews made up of staff members and developers at an Andela office.
Stage 4: Attend a Bootcamp:
Successful candidates are invited to participate in a two-week, simulated development sprint led by senior Andela developers. The two weeks is comprised of one week of home-based self-learning, and one week of product development on-site at an Andela campus. You’ll be expected to learn independently as well as on a team to deliver a final project. We’re looking for work ethic, passion, and teamwork.
Stage 5: Become an Andelan:
The highest performing participants are accepted into Andela’s four-year Fellowship Program. Over the course of four years, you’ll be immersed in intensive learning alongside some of Africa’s most brilliant minds. You’ll amass real work experience as part of global engineering teams. You’ll emerge a professional who is capable of transforming the world through leadership and technology.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Title: ALC with ForLoop
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Program Duration: Six weeks
The Andela Learning Community
The Andela Learning Community is a network of technologists and tech enthusiasts across Africa dedicated to learning how to use technology to solve our day to day challenges.
The ALC facilitates your learning through the aid of guided mentorship from super awesome learning community ambassadors.
Our goal is to provide an ever-growing population of aspiring technologists with the resources and environments they need to become world-class problem solvers.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Recruitment Schedule for Andela Nigeria, Cycle 45
Technical Assessment: The Technical Assessment is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study Curriculum before your test.
Technical Assessment Submission Deadline: April 10th, 2019
Interview Dates: April 29th – May 3rd, 2019
Bootcamp: June 10th – June 21st, 2019
Fellowship Resumption: August 5th, 2019
Please take this schedule into consideration before applying. You are also required to;
Comply with the naming convention in the form of First Name and Last Name as requested in the application form.
Use the same name and email address to reapply if you have applied to Andela in the past.
Note
For inquiries, please read the Application FAQs and Home Study FAQs. If you still have unanswered questions, please send an email to nigeria.apply@andela.com.
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