About Frontieri:

FRONTIERi Consult PLC, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and with branch offices in Germany/Berlin, South Sudan/Juba, Kenya/Nairobi and Uganda/Kampala is one of the leading consulting firms. The firm was established in 2008 primarily to undertake research and consultancy assignments in the areas of development and growth in several disciplines and expanded to include data science and IT consulting, business process outsourcing, and creative design, communication and production services.

FRONTIERi is a company for talented researcher’s, HR’s, Business Development Unit, Creative Design, Communication and IT professionals with different backgrounds and perspectives. We have gathered competent professionals and work in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. For further information, please visit our website at: www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are seeking to hire a Lead Software Engineer at Frontieri office, responsible for leading the entire IT team, design and manage more unique or complicated software projects, help set team goals, and communicate with customers, partners, and leaders within the organization.

Join our team of professionals and be part of our energetic team that is committed to bringing change by providing adequate research findings and advisory services for policymakers and contributing to the development of countries, advancement of technology, connecting talents and cultivating the creative mind of young people within the countries we serve. We provide the best working place relationship and environment to allow aspiring talented professionals to engage and grow their potential while working with the best in the industry.

Frontieri’s Vision;

To be the leading catalyst for development, empowering organizations and communities to achieve their fullest potential.

Frontieri ‘s Mission

To provide innovative solutions that drive socioeconomic progress, leveraging our expertise to create lasting positive impact in diverse sectors across the globe.

Frontieri’s Value Proposition;

Deliver strategic solutions that drive growth and maximize impact through innovative problem solving by ensuring service excellence with our flexible and responsive team work where we foster trust and confidentiality of our partner’s and ensure accountability. Environment where employee well-being; personal growth and career advancement is embedded into our culture.

General Duties and Responsibilities of the Lead Software Engineer:

• Plan the technical direction of the project;

• Identify and adhere to the framework of the standards and procedures;

• Compile reports and work in sync with other software engineers;

• Facilitate communication in the organization with their communication and interpersonal skills;

• Improve the development performance of the software using monitoring metrics;

• Choosing adequate technology to help reach the business goals;

• Management of big teams and product cycles;

• Communicating with the partners regarding the strategies of the company;

• Forecast the potential future needs of the organization;

• Develops proposals that outline feasibility and costs; suggests, designs, tests, implements, and evaluates solutions;

• Analyses business process issues and/or problems and provides consulting assistance to system users;

• Conducts research on possible solutions and makes recommendations based on findings;

• Develop the software architecture based on the requirements of the client;

• Create required codes using the most effective tools, applications, and other resources and keep them confidential;

• Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC);

• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system;

• Complete documentation of the developed software and run significant tests while adhering to the project's timelines;

• Handle all other activities as required by the immediate supervisor;

Report To: Chief Technology Team

Required Number: 1 (One)

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

• MSc/BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information System, or related fields

• 10 years and above in relevant offices for BSc holders and 7 years and above in relevant offices for MSc holders;

• Experience in client engagement, and partnership management;

• Vast experience in preparing IT project proposals, software development and project management;

Knowledge;

• Advanced Knowledge in the IT Service of consulting firms; 

• Good Knowledge of client relationships management;

• Ability to design and management a range of partnerships with diverse actors, both public and private sector;

• Excellent in report writing and communicating in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner;

Technical and other skills:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to think strategically and be solutions focused;

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Excellent coordination and team working skills;

• Strategic thinker

• Networking aptitude

• Great multitasking skills

• Attention to details

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their applications/motivation letters along with their updated CV via email at career@frontieri.com by mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted