Backend Developer

About Us

We are a young and passionate software development company dedicated to building the next-generation loan origination systems for financial institutions in emerging markets like Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and beyond. With teams in multiple locations, we are committed to driving financial inclusion by providing innovative solutions that empower businesses and communities. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the financial sector of developing economies through cutting-edge technology and collaborative partnerships.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for a programmer that joins our passion for continuously improving (our) software. Therefore we seek candidates with excellent analytical skills (a university level is considered a plus), at least some experience with object-oriented programming.

Requirements and Skills

As an experienced software engineer, you understand what it takes to build scalable web applications and realize this means your skills should not be limited to writing good code. Also, you are ambitious to reach your goal and are able to work independently as well as with your team. Sounds good? Great! But these requirements are necessary to be successful in this position:

Proven passion about computer science or a related field;
Apart from a proven track-record in creating advanced PHP7 / PHP8 applications, you have some background in stricter, object-oriented, languages such as C# or Java;
You know your way around a MySQL database and its InnoDB storage-engine;
Experience with JavaScript, or any other prototyped language, is a big plus;
You are comfortable with collaboration, open communication and reaching across functional borders as part of your day-to-day work;
You are comfortable speaking and writing in English on a day-to-day basis;

What We Offer

Full-Time Position. Engage in a 32–40 hours per week role, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle;
Competitive Salary. Receive a salary package that reflects your skills and experience within the the Netherlands market;
Flexible Working Hours and Remote Work. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the option to work from home, even beyond the trial period;
Standard Leave Policy. Benefit from 25 paid vacation days per year;
Professional Development. Benefit from an annual training budget dedicated to your personal and professional growth;
Travel Cost Reimbursement. Get reimbursed for your work-related travel expenses;
Autonomy and Initiative. Work in an environment that values your ideas and provides the freedom to innovate;
Inclusive Culture and Regular Events. Be part of a friendly team with regular events like Friday drinks, hackathons, parties, and team-building activities;

Additional Information

At Simbuka we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Simbuka does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Simbuka will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Simbuka.