Software Engineer III

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer III to join our IT & Software Development team in Burkina Faso. The ideal candidate will design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure technology solutions.

Job Title: Software Engineer III
Workspace Type: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: IT & Software Development
Location: Burkina Faso
Salary: Negotiable (USD)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable software applications.

• Write clean, efficient, reusable, and well-documented code.

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other developers to deliver software solutions.

• Participate in software architecture, technical planning, and code reviews.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.

• Develop and maintain APIs, database integrations, and backend services.

• Implement security best practices and ensure application reliability.

• Write unit tests and integration tests to maintain code quality.

• Improve existing systems through optimization, refactoring, and automation.

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, development tools, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in software development and application engineering.

• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or PHP.

• Experience working with databases, APIs, version control systems, and software development tools.

• Understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

• Familiarity with testing methodologies, debugging techniques, and secure coding practices.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an onsite team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.

• Knowledge of modern web frameworks and application architecture.

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

• Experience with Docker, containerization, or microservices architecture.

• Contributions to technical documentation or software process improvements.

What We Offer

• Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunities to work on challenging software development projects.

• A collaborative and professional working environment.

• Opportunities for professional growth and technical development.

• The chance to contribute to innovative technology solutions.