Senior Elixir Backend Developer job at Netran Limited 
JOB DETAILS:

Location Kampala
Employment Type Full Time
Job Level Mid level
Minimum Qualification Bachelor

Job Summary
Will participate as a senior developer in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design, implementation, documentation, & testing.

Job Description
Our Client is hiring for a Senior Elixir Backend Developer. In this role, you will be expected to perform the following.
• You will participate as a senior developer in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design, implementation, documentation, & testing.
• You will determine and design system specifications & standards.
• You will investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to management regarding technology improvements, upgrades, and modifications.
• You will develop features across multiple subsystems including collaboration in requirements definition, prototyping, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• You will mentor more junior teammates on best practices and troubleshooting.
• You will assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements, development of user stories, and estimates.
• You will design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards.
• You will analyze and resolve technical and application problems.
• You will package and support the deployment of releases.

It is a plus if you have experience working with a microservices architecture as we are currently migrating our legacy back-end application from PHP to Elixir and breaking the monolith into Elixir applications.

Desired Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of the back-end technical stack, (Database, and backend services), proven by years of software development experience.
• Experience with distributed systems, architectural patterns/styles, and design patterns.
• +3 years of experience in Elixir (or Erlang), particularly using OTP.
• Solid understanding of OTP and BEAM
• Desirable experience with Phoenix, Plug, and Ecto.
• SQL and NoSQL knowledge
• Demonstrated experience producing readable and testable code
• Have extensive experience working hands-on in an agile environment
• Care about quality and know what it means to ship high-quality code
• Familiarity with continuous integration

Desired Personal Skills
• Critical thought, analytical thinking, and good communication skills
• Capacity to work with members of the team working in different countries
• Good organizational and time management abilities
• Great attention to detail and a results-driven approach
• Willing to go above and beyond; we would like someone who wants everything under control and wants to try all the different possibilities that can happen
• An attitude of accountability and knowledge-sharing. You enjoy reviewing others; code and sharing your knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Empathy, respect, and a big sense of humor; we are people before engineers
• English communication skills

Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Free tasty lunch everyday for all staff
• Life ; Health Insurance
• Paid Annual leave
• A supportive team environment with mentorship from our leadership
• Contribute to our mission to empower communities to thrive and scale with our rapidly growing startup

Values
• Community – we started as a small community and we never forget this. We share lunch together and we care about our community of staff, drivers, entrepreneurs, and customers.
• Innovation – We challenge the status quo and believe that positive change is possible. We bring solutions that constantly require us to think out of the box.
• Transparency – We are open-minded in what we do. We have candor and share our experiences openly without fear of judgment. We love feedback on our product and on our own personal performance so that we can improve every day.
• Safety – if we don’t care about safety ourselves, then how can we change our industry for the better?
• Trust – we expect customers to trust our drivers and entrepreneurs, so we need to trust one another in everything we do.
• Integrity - We hold ourselves to the highest standard and we are accountable for our actions. We deliver what we say we will deliver.
• Collective Commitment - teams and entrepreneurs are allowed to disagree while a decision is being made, however, once a decision has been made, everybody must commit to it. “I agree and I commit, I disagree and I commit”.

Director Innovations and Entrepreneurship job at Netran 

JOB DETAILS:

Reports To: Vice Chancellor
Direct Reports: None
Key working relationships
Internal: Students, Faculty Deans, Staff,
External: Industry, Professional Bodies, and Government Agencies

Main Purpose of the Job
Provide strategic leadership for the Centre for Innovations and Entrepreneurship (“Innovation Hub”) in developing programs that nurture innovation and entrepreneurship, create linkages, and foster an environment that supports students and staff in accelerating their ideas, innovations concepts, and unleashing their potential to become social and economic change makers/entrepreneurs through service and product innovations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide high-level strategic and operational support for the Innovation hub, including identifying grant opportunities and building the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University.
• Provide administrative leadership and oversight of special projects, direct activities, and facilitate key initiatives from inception to execution that involve stakeholders throughout the University. - Responsible for creating opportunities and providing resources for staff and students interested in inventing, innovating, and commercialising their ideas.
• Build long-term relationships and create strategic alliances with a variety of internal
• and external stakeholders such as technology business incubators, accelerators, economic development organisations/ corporate organizations, government agencies, and industry.
• Collaborate with the School of PostGraduate Studies and Research in accelerating commercialization of research outcomes.
• Develop, track and analyse metrics relevant to the Universitys success in innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
• Develop a network for training, coaching, and mentoring within the Innovation hub.
• Lead, develop and motivate the performance of human resources attached to the Centre for Innovations and Entrepreneurship (CIE)

Person Specifications
• Holder of a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering
• At least 2 years post qualification experience in a busy commercial/operational/education environment Demonstrated success in project management in a university or busy commercial environment
• Evidence of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation
• Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and relationship management with the ability to navigate complex internal and external stakeholders and partnerships.


Business Development Manager job at Netran Limited
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Executive Summary
As a Business development/ acquisition manager you will be responsible for driving business growth within the company. You will develop a network of contacts to attract new clients, research new market opportunities, and oversee growth projects, making sales projections and forecasting revenue, in line with projected income. the successful candidate should be highly skilled and have experience in two or all the following areas
• B2B Corporate Client Acquisition
• A strategist in Account/ Relationship management
• Strong understanding and Experience in Manpower outsourcing

Key Measurable Metrics
• Attainment of the set 100% Monthly revenue target
• Maintaining an equivalent of 3x set revenue target as your Pipeline at any given month
• New client acquisition
• Frequency of Purchase from Existing clients
• The customer lifetime value of each acquired account

Company background
Our Client is a trusted expert in delivering custom HR and talent solutions with the sole purpose of developing and connecting great African talent to work opportunities.

Job Identification
Duty station: Kampala
Remuneration -Salary + competitive commissions
Job type -Full-Time Job
Reporting to: Head of Sales

Job specification
Responsibilities
• Lead Generation: Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings to explore areas of improvement within their businesses and recommend value that would contribute to their overall business growth. In collaboration with the marketing team, you will be Planning and overseeing initiatives that will improve acquisition from the targeted segments
• Researching organisations to identify if they are the right client fit for the business and if they have any needs that align with what is offered. This will also help them understand their buying Patterns and Trends.
• Sets Realistic Expectations with Clients to Increase value provided at any given time and create an opportunity pipeline while attracting new ones.
• In collaboration with marketing, you will be required to Find and develop new markets and improve sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events that are relevant to the organisation
• Developing Need specific proposals, sourcing, and responding to RFQs and RFP for potential clients.
• Developing your individual goals, key results, and initiatives that guide your activities towards the achievement of the set revenue and pipeline targets

Candidate specification
Professional Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Must have 5 years of proven experience as a Business Development Specialist or Relationship manager dealing with B2B, Corporate or Institutional sales
• Having worked in a Recruitment of HR Consulting firm is an added advantage
• Have a very good understanding of the different industries within the market and the current trends within each industry
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Ability to draw insights and act strategically based on data
• Possesses a High Curiosity Quotient

Critical skills required
• Great relationship management.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Impeccable time-management.
• Strategic thinking.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Understanding of risk management.
• Understanding of and ability to enhance sustainability
• Must possess the following critical skills: Organizational skills, Communication skills,
• Technical skills, Interpersonal skills, Collaboration skills,Problem-solving skills, Analytical skills, Business writing skills, Self-motivated, Business acumen, Flexibility, and adaptability

Delivery Rider job at Netran Limited
JOB DETAILS:
Delivery Rider

Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Manager
Job Category: Delivery Team

Job summary
We are looking for a reliable delivery rider who is concerned with customer satisfaction and transporting items in a safe, timely manner. The delivery driver will pick up and drop off items while adhering to assigned routes and time schedules. You should be willing to work as part of the delivery team in order to ensure that the items are complete, packed correctly, and safely delivered to the correct client.
To succeed as a delivery driver, you should be polite and prompt with a commitment to providing our clients with an excellent experience. You should be thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to working safety, and passionate about satisfying clients.

Delivery Driver Responsibilities:
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to clients or businesses in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Accepting payments for delivered items.
• Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.
• Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedules.
• Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
• Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries.
• Operating equipment and machines, such as cars, trucks, forklifts, etc.

Delivery Driver Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record.
• Experience may be required or preferred.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, lift and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.

PERFORMANCE
• To market our International’s products, therefore, increasing the company’s market share.
• To contribute to the Annual Operational Plans and monitoring and to report on product performance
• To be our Brand ambassador while fulfilling this portfolio.


Job application procedure

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