At Specno, we are driven by our vision and ambition; in fact, being courageously ambitious is even one of our values. We have some pretty big goals that include being recognised as the number #1 agency in the world by 2026 and expanding our operations into 100 cities by 2028.
Specno will test you like no other, but it will also give you unimaginable opportunities for growth and push you to be the best version of yourself. We care about our people, and in turn, they care about our vision.
Who is Specno:
Specno is a value driven company on a mission to validate, design and build powerful mobile and web applications that drive business growth and enable companies to achieve their goals. We employ and train the best in the world to implement their area of focus in Product, Design, Development, Marketing, Sales, Operations and Fundraising.
We develop frameworks for business success and have a team for hire that helps businesses design, build and scale their businesses at a rate far faster than the market.
All this is fuelled by an inclusive and supportive company culture that is driven by our company values and people.
What we are proud of:
In total, we have a diverse team consisting of 50+ people. Whilst skills differ from venture consulting, user experience, and user interface design, through development we share a common passion to see ventures succeed.
We are well established in the venture and innovation space in South Africa and our events such as Founder’s Den have brought together thousands of industry players.
We are actively developing relationships with investors across all deal stages to enable our clients and partners to unlock funding opportunities.
Over the last 4 years, we have worked with more than 150 businesses, learning the nuances of both startup and specific industries all while fostering amazing relationships with founders and innovators at the forefront of change.
And we’re the highest-rated agency in Africa, verified by independent reviewers who interview customers, project quality, market presence, and more. We have twice as many 5-star reviews as the nearest competitor, and we plan to be number 1 in the world.
Your responsibilities:
- Developing APIs for our FE Devs.
- Working with your team to meet product deadlines.
- Improving your coding ability as quickly as possible.
- Providing fellow developers with critical feedback on technical performance with kindness and candor.
- Promoting continuous self-improvement by staying informed of industry trends and sharing with the team through workshops or specific skills training sessions.
- Building strategies to improve and build on skills gaps within the dev team, e.g., supporting mentorship and skills transfer initiatives.
- Assisting with tech assessment and onboarding of new hires.
- Managing ambiguity around tasks and proactively driving solutions when maintenance issues arise.
- Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
- Peer reviewing code to learn and to share learnings.
What do we look for in a great Graduate/Junior Developer (Minimum Expectations):
- Ideally 0-1 years of experience as a Back-end or Full-stack developer.
- Knowledge of Firebase or MongoDB.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
- A good understanding of API documentation, SwaggerGen.
- A sense of pride and ownership in your performance and its impact on the company's success.
- Be a team player.
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience is a bonus.
- Familiarity with database tools, NoSQL and SQL with knowledge on ORMs to access the data.
- Github link showcasing projects is a bonus.
What you can expect working for Specno:
- Trust and freedom. While we are very adamant about people following processes that allow our team to be more effective, we allow for a lot of autonomy and give you space to create the environment that maximizes your output. We value your opinions and insights.
- Hybrid setup but awesome office culture. We expect that you are in the office for at least 2 days a week; however, the majority of our team chooses to come in every day. We have a fully stocked breakfast and snack kitchen and cook lunch for the whole team. You feel the ambition and buzz in the air when you are in the office.
- Generous leave and travel opportunities. We mentioned wanting to be in 100 cities in the next 5 years. We also do company getaways, after graft drafts, monthly team meetings, we host external events to give back to the community, and we generally have a lot of fun.
- Competitive salary and growth opportunities. We train you to step into bigger roles.
- Access to mental health credits: giving you the opportunity to have counseling sessions with registered counselors.
Our Culture:
Our culture is shaped through the lens of our four values: Courageously Ambitious, Open Collaboration, Service Excellence, and Extreme Ownership. We are a group of high-performing individuals who live by these four values, which reflect a culture where Specnites are encouraged to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and push boundaries. A culture where employees can rely on one another to achieve collective success and a culture of innovation, accountability, and autonomy that propels our collective growth and reinforces our commitment to service excellence.
If you want to be the best, surround yourself with the best, learn and grow from and with each other.
Job type: Permanent position. Competitive salary with growth far above market.
Start Date: May or June 2024.
Next Steps:
- Submit your CV and application.
- A culture interview - Do you have what it takes to fit in here?
- A performance interview/technical assessment - let’s see the track record.
- You interview our people - you should want to work here and get an honest view of why this is the best place for you. Come eat lunch with us, and meet our team. Go from department to department interviewing different people.
- A founders interview. Let’s talk openly - cards on the table.
- Reference checks.
- Contract and contract review. Remember, we hold you accountable to your KPI's, but if you make it through the interview then we believe in you and are choosing to invest in you. We want to see you succeed.
We're interviewing for this particular position to start in May or June! While the exact start date may shift due to certain variables, we're eager to connect with EPIC talent ready for a dynamic opportunity. If you're passionate, adaptable, and looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.
Given the high volume of applications, please allow 2-4 weeks for us to process your application. We appreciate your patience and are thrilled about the possibility of having you on our team.
Please note: This role is only open to applicants in South Africa.
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