Programmer

Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) is building Africa’s next generation of business, policy, and tech leaders, through flexible, practical, and impact-driven learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programmer (Remote)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a skilled, analytical, and detail-oriented Programmer to develop, test, maintain, and improve software applications and computer systems that support organisational operations and business objectives.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code, troubleshooting software issues, implementing technical solutions, and collaborating with other team members to deliver reliable and user-friendly applications.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of programming principles, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, write, test, debug, and maintain computer programs and software applications.
• Translate functional requirements and technical specifications into effective software solutions.
• Develop new features and improve existing applications to meet organisational needs.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software errors, bugs, and performance issues.
• Write clean, reusable, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Conduct unit testing and participate in integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with software developers, system analysts, designers, and other stakeholders on development projects.
• Maintain and update existing software systems to improve performance, functionality, and security.
• Integrate applications with databases, APIs, and third-party systems where required.
• Use version control tools to manage source code and support collaborative development.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including program specifications, code documentation, and user guides.
• Follow established coding standards, security practices, and software development procedures.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend appropriate tools and approaches to improve software delivery.

Requirements
Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in programming, software development, or related technologies will be an advantage.
• Demonstrable programming skills through personal projects, internships, professional work, or open-source contributions.
• Additional training in software engineering, database management, application development, or cloud technologies is desirable.
• Equivalent practical experience and demonstrable technical ability may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Experience:

• Must have 1–3 years of relevant experience in programming, software development, application support, or a related technical role.
• Demonstrable experience writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software code.
• Practical knowledge of at least one programming language and its relevant development tools.
• Experience working with databases and integrating software components.
• Familiarity with version control, testing practices, and software documentation.
• Evidence of completed programming projects, applications, or contributions to software development initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with technical teams and working with project requirements is desirable.
• Candidates with strong programming fundamentals, relevant project experience, and a portfolio of functional applications may be considered even if they do not meet every experience requirement.

Required Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, PHP, or C++.
• Good understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of software development life cycles and standard development methodologies.
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with SQL, database queries, and data manipulation.
• Understanding of software testing, debugging, error handling, and performance optimisation.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git and platforms such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with APIs, application integration, and basic networking concepts.
• Understanding of software security principles and secure coding practices.
• Knowledge of web development technologies or application frameworks relevant to the role is an advantage.

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality.
• Logical thinking and the ability to break down complex problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new programming languages and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.