Software Developer (Consultant) at Ubongo
Consultancy:
We are looking for a creative, and technically skilled, Software Developer Consultant, who will work closely with Ubongo’s Software Engineer to develop the Nuzo and Namia app and series of interactive ebooks.
Nuzo and Namia App:
The App is an adaptation of stories and activities from our new Animated show called Nuzo and Namia with the focus on providing a more immersive experience on learning different african cultures and developing reading and listening comprehension skills.
The App has a game-like structure and interface in which the player has to complete different activities to win rewards. These activities are like mini-games with each having an emphasis on a certain learning objective. Some of the activities are based on popular games like the memory card game, i spy, hopscotch etc.
A version of this app already exists meaning you will work on an existing, well written and documented codebase.
Interactive ebooks:
We also have a series of ebooks (made up of images and texts) which we want to adapt into interactive experiences. The interactions will include making texts “clickable” to trigger audio read-alouds, making pages turn in a more engaging way, and adding small elements of fun to particular pages.
Responsibilities:
- Develop three new activities into the existing Nuzo and Namia App, focusing on scalability and the efficient use of current infrastructure and assets.
- Develop 10 PDF-formatted eBooks into interactive experiences, ensuring optimal functionality and user-friendly interaction.
- Collaborate closely with the Product Lead to align development with overall project objectives and user expectations.
- Enhance the Nuzo and Namia app’s existing features, focusing on improving navigation and overall user experience.
- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure robustness, usability, and reliability of the app.
- Maintain and improve the codebase for the Nuzoa and Namia app, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in mobile application development, specifically with Flutter.
- Strong understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
- Experience with third-party libraries and APIs.
- Solid understanding of the design principles of mobile apps and user experience.
- Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform well in a team.
- Ability to work with a well-documented codebase and adapt to pre-established guidelines.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in educational technology and game development.
- Prior experience working with interactive eBooks and multimedia assets.
- Knowledge of African cultures is a plus, aiding in the development of culturally enriching content.
NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will go through a practical interview process
