Co-creation Hub Recent Vacancies [2 Positions]

Co-creation Hub Nigeria is a social enterprise committed to bringing together stakeholders from different walks of life to work collaboratively on solutions to social challenges facing the Nigerian society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Nigeria



Job Description

• We are looking for a backend developer to join our engineering team to help build out applications while also providing guidance for other developers in the team.


• Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.


• You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by front-end developers with server-side logic.


• A deep understanding of React is required as well.

Responsibilities

• Back-end development using NodeJS/MongoDB


• Design and implementation of data storage solutions


• Scaling new/existing backend systems and optimizing for speed, to handle ever-increasing amounts of traffic and new product requirements


• Hosting of applications on Unix (Ubuntu) based system(s).


• Building reusable code and libraries for future use


• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests


• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic


• Code review

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing scalable backend systems


• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes


• Experience building microservices


• Understanding fundamental design principles for building scalable applications


• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, preferably Git


• Understanding of “session management” in a distributed server environment

Plus:

Any of the following:

• Knowledge of any other Stack is a plus


• Experience building mobile apps with React Native

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply

 

Job Title: Senior Product Manager

Location: Nigeria



Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an experienced Product Manager to lead the Design Lab.


• The laboratory is a collection of our product management, engineering, design and research teams across Africa.


• This role is responsible for managing the team which engages new technologies in transforming ideas into innovative products with effective solutions to problems of social and economic importance.

Responsibilities

• Empower teams to build innovative and inspiring products that solve real problems for real people in the society.


• Design a product strategy that creates product roadmaps for all products, with a path to continual improvement – redesigns and enhancement.


• Create processes and structures that promote creativity and innovation within the team.


• Work with the People team to recruit and empower skilled teams of product managers, designers, engineers and researchers who embody CcHUB values.


• Create clarity and understanding of the alignment between CcHUB’s overall strategy and the Product and Design strategy.


• Build and communicate the vision and goal that connects our products to our mission.


• Communicate the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of product plans as well as further enhancements through clear, story-driven communication.


• Work closely with the Tech team to deliver with optimal resources

Qualities For a Successful Candidate

• Believe in our mission of technological innovation for a better society.


• Perform well in a fast-paced environment


• Appreciate feedback and value honest, thoughtful critique


• Demonstrate versatility, intellectual curiosity, creativity, and analytical thinking


• Have the ability to work independently, as well as within a larger team environment on complex projects, cross-functional collaboration and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Product Management.


• Degree in Computer Science or relevant technical field.


• Track record of hiring and leading exceptional teams


• Strong product instinct and proven, visible track record of taking successful products from idea, to launch, to scale.


• Ability to communicate complex technical issues simply and convincingly to a wide range of audiences


• Excellent spoken and written communication skills


• Ability to write, defend, and execute on business cases.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply