Job Description

Our

Scrums.com

Story

At Scrums.com (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. Scrums.com has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.


?Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, Scrums.com helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth's leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Our Team?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale. At Scrums.com, we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our

African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy

At Scrums.com, we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing--all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds. Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Scrums.com

Vibes

Annual Foos-Fest

? : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.

AI-Powered Hackathons

: Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours--all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.

Year-End Celebrations

? : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.

Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais

: Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.

Fluid Clubs

: Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.

Weekly All-Hands

: Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.

Explore Week

: Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week--freedom meets inspiration!

Scrums.com

Rewards & Recognition

Stacos (our company currency)

: Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.

Commission Incentives :

Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career

Growth & Support

Internal AI Platforms :

We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI!

High-Performance Culture :

Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.

Personalized Mentorship :

Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI--

Transforming How We Work

Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI. OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best! You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding

Employee Benefits

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Discovery Medical Aid :

Prioritizing your health with the best care.

Half-Day Birthday Leave :

Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off!

Family responsibility & Parental Benefits

: Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance. Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Core Tech Stack:

Angular 10+ (Preferably Angular 13+) TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 CSS Jasmine Karma Protractor ASP.NET API REST & JSON Web Services Git Azure DevOps SonarQube Nexus Visual Studio Code

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain applications using Angular 10+, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Ensure a strong technical foundation by implementing best practices in software engineering. Design and create reusable web components for scalability and efficiency. Write well-documented, maintainable code that adheres to coding standards. Debug and troubleshoot applications to ensure optimal performance. Develop and integrate API architectures using REST, JSON, and secure communication protocols. Implement unit tests using Jasmine, Karma, and Protractor to ensure software reliability. Work on system architecture, design, development, implementation, and deployment. Ensure security considerations and standardization in deployment architecture. Collaborate with teams to improve system integration and ensure smooth functionality. * Bring innovative ideas while also understanding and respecting existing development processes.