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.

Engagement Length:

6 months (Possibility of renewal/ extension)

Years of Experience:

5+ years (in a similar role)

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Work Model:

Onsite (5 days)

Key Skills:

C# (.NET 8, .NET Core 8) Angular Next.js MongoDB SQL Server Kubernetes ADO CI/CD NestJS

Responsibilities

Software development and implementation:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex web applications. Utilise your expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and libraries to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions that meet business requirements.

Technical design and architecture:

Take a leading role in the design and architecture of software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, establish best practices, and drive technical innovation.

Code review and quality assurance:

Conduct comprehensive code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and best practices. Mentor junior engineers, provide constructive feedback, and help drive continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.

Technical leadership and collaboration:

Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of engineers. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing, mentorship, and teamwork. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Troubleshooting and problem-solving:

Investigate and resolve complex technical issues that arise during the software development lifecycle. Utilize advanced problem-solving skills to diagnose and address software defects, performance bottlenecks, and system failures. Provide guidance and support to team members in resolving technical challenges.

Research and innovation:

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Conduct research and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to drive innovation and enhance development processes. Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and tooling enhancements.

Requirements

Education and experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in building and delivering web applications. Demonstrated experience in leading software development projects or teams.

System design and architecture:

Strong understanding of software design principles, architectural patterns, and system scalability. Experience in designing and architecting complex, distributed, and highly available systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.

Quality assurance and testing:

Proficient in implementing and driving software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing. Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.

Leadership and collaboration:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience in providing technical mentorship, coaching, and guidance to junior engineers. Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives and influence technical decision-making.

Additional Requirements

Software Development & Implementation:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-quality web applications. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for backend services using

C# (.NET 8, .NET Core)

Develop and maintain front-end applications using

Angular and Next.js

Ensure seamless integration with

MongoDB

and other data sources.

Technical Architecture & Design:

Collaborate with architects and engineers to define scalable and resilient system architectures. Design and implement microservices-based solutions to improve application performance. * Optimize database performance and manage data flows efficiently