About Babban Gona:

Babban Gona is an award-winning, high-impact social enterprise passionately committed to transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
Built upon a foundation of strong core values, our principles guide our behaviours and actions, both individually and as a cohesive team. We provide
holistic support to our members
, encompassing access to vital finance, high-quality agricultural inputs, cutting-edge training, and reliable markets,
empowering them to significantly increase their yields, incomes, and overall livelihoods.
At the heart of our operations is the principle of
"Member First"
:
we obsess about our customers, our smallholder members
, beginning every discussion by considering how it benefits them and working backwards. We work vigorously every day to earn and keep our Members Trust, ensuring every interaction answers all their questions so they never need to ask for help. Where possible we leverage technology to ensure Members have all the answers they need when they need it. We ensure our members are so impressed we never need to market our service; our members do it for us. Our unwavering commitment ensures that
we always accomplish more with less.
We strive to be
the earth's highest impact business.

About the Career Accelerator Program:

Are you a driven and talented young professional in Software Engineering, Product Management, or AI/Data, ready to
accelerate your career trajectory and contribute to a mission of significant impact
? Apply for the Babban Gona Technology Career Accelerator Program today!

This
unique and enriching opportunity
is meticulously designed for recent graduates who possess a
genuine passion for Babban Gona's mission.
The program offers
comprehensive training and intensive development
within Babban Gona's dynamic Technology functions, providing a supportive and enriching environment where
excellent work is recognised and rewarded.
You will be empowered to
conquer new challenges that unlock your full potential
and gain invaluable insights from experienced professionals, all while making a tangible contribution to our overarching goal of
creating impact at scale.
A cornerstone of our team is
taking ownership
: we expect you to
never say “This
is not my
job"
and to always be willing to go above and beyond to improve our Members lives through innovative technology solutions. We
insist on the highest standards
in all our technological deliverables, ensuring reliability and quality.

Role Summary:

The Technology Career Accelerator Program is an
entry-level position strategically designed to provide in-depth training and facilitate rapid professional growth
within Babban Gona's critical Technology functions. This role presents an
exceptional opportunity
for individuals who deeply resonate with our
passionate commitment
to our transformative mission and who are eager to
rapidly develop into impactful contributors
within their chosen track. As a valued member of the Career Accelerator Program, you will gain hands-on exposure to a diverse range of responsibilities across our technological spectrum, including Product
Management, Software Development
, Product Support,
Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence
,
and DevOps. Throughout this immersive program, you will receive
dedicated mentorship and invaluable guidance
from experienced professionals, specifically designed to cultivate essential skills and acumen. Our core objective is to
rapidly develop you into a highly capable professional
who consistently
delivers results
and embodies Babban Gona's core principles.

Responsibilities (Software Engineering):

• 
  Software
  Development:

• 
  Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient software applications
  based on detailed specifications from Product Management.

• 
  Write
  clean, well-documented, and testable code
  .

• 
  Collaborate with Product Managers and AI/Data teams
  to implement new features and functionalities.

• 
  Participate in code reviews
  and contribute to improving code quality.

• 
  Quality Assurance:

• 
  Develop and execute comprehensive test plans
  to ensure software quality and reliability.

• 
  Perform
  functional, integration, and regression testing
  .

• 
  Identify, document, and track software defects
  .

• 
  Contribute to the
  development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks
  .

• 
  Technology Infrastructure:

• 
  DevOps:

• 
  Participate in the
  automation of software deployment and infrastructure management
  using CI/CD pipelines.

• 
  Assist in
  monitoring system performance and implementing logging solutions
  .

• 
  Assist in
  maintaining and optimising technology infrastructure
  to ensure 100% uptime of critical systems.

• 
  Contribute to
  server management, network administration, and cloud infrastructure management
  .

Responsibilities (Product Management):

• 
  Product Development:

• 
  Collaborate with leadership
  to define and document requirements for new applications.

• 
  Create
  detailed product specifications, including user stories,
  acceptance criteria,
  wireframes, and
  product requirement
  documentation
  .

• 
  Manage the product development lifecycle
  , ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.

• 
  Product Support:

• 
  Provide
  technical support to users
  , resolving issues and ensuring smooth application operation.

• 
  Gather user feedback
  and contribute to product improvements.

• 
  Create
  user documentation and training materials
  .

Responsibilities (AI/Data Professionals):

• 
  Business Intelligence
  / Data Analytics
  :

• 
  Develop and maintain real-time dashboards and reports
  to analyse data and provide actionable insights.

• 
  Implement
  data pipelines and ETL processes
  to ensure data quality and availability.

• 
  Utilise
  machine learning and statistical techniques
  to predict trends and identify opportunities.

• 
  Support
  data-driven decision-making
  .

• 
  AI Model Development and Deployment:

• 
  Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and AI tools
  to address business challenges.

• 
  Conduct
  data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model training
  .

• 
  Evaluate model performance and optimise for accuracy and efficiency
  .

• 
  Deploy and maintain AI models
  in production environments.

• 
  Third-Party Software Deployment:

• 
  Identify and evaluate third-party software solutions
  to support organisational needs.

• 
  Manage the deployment, integration, and maintenance of third-party software applications
  .

• 
  Ensure
  proper software licensing and compliance
  .

General Responsibilities:

• 
  Participate in agile development methodologies
  .

• 
  Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  , always seeking ways to
  simplify
  and enhance our technological impact.

• 
  Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices
  , demonstrating a
  curiosity and love for learning
  .

• 
  Embrace the principle of
  "Thinking Big"
  by contributing to technology solutions that can scale our impact for smallholder farmers.

• 
  Demonstrate
  "Rapid Execution"
  by being proactive and taking swift action when implementing technical solutions or addressing critical issues.

• 
  Embody the principle of
  "Trusted"
  by ensuring honesty and reliability in all technical dealings, especially with sensitive data and systems.

• 
  Be prepared to
  "Dive Deep"
  into technical challenges to understand root causes and implement effective solutions.

Requirements

Qualifications (Software Engineering):

• 
  Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  .

• 
  Proficiency in relevant programming languages
  (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).

• 
  Understanding of
  software development principles and best practices
  .

• 
  Experience with
  software testing methodologies and tools
  .

• 
  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  , demonstrating the ability to
  dive deep
  into technical matters.

• 
  Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills
  , with a demonstrated ability to listen attentively and speak candidly within technical teams.

• 
  A
  passion for Babban Gona's mission
  , demonstrating a genuine desire to contribute to our impact through technology.

• 
  A
  strong desire to learn and grow
  in a fast-paced environment, showing
  curiosity and a love for learning
  .

• 
  Ability to
  work independently and as part of a team
  , taking
  ownership
  of responsibilities.

Qualifications (Product Management):

• 
  Bachelor's degree in
  Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
  .

• 
  Strong understanding of product development processes
  .

• 
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  , capable of translating user needs into technical requirements clearly.

• 
  Ability to
  translate business requirements into technical specifications
  .

• 
  Strong
  analytical and planning skills
  , demonstrating the ability to develop
  detailed plans
  .

• 
  A
  passion for Babban Gona's mission
  , demonstrating a genuine desire to contribute to our impact by building impactful products.

• 
  A
  strong desire to learn and grow
  in a dynamic environment, showing
  curiosity and a love for learning
  .

• 
  Ability to
  work independently and collaboratively
  , taking
  ownership
  of product outcomes.

Qualifications (AI/Data Professionals):

• 
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
  .

• 
  Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages
  (e.g., Python, R, SQL).

• 
  Experience with
  machine learning algorithms and techniques
  .

• 
  Understanding of
  data visualisation tools
  (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

• 
  Experience
  deploying machine learning models
  .

• 
  Experience
  deploying third party software
  .

• 
  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  , with the ability to utilise
  metrics and data
  for a
  deep understanding
  .

• 
  Excellent
  communication skills
  , capable of explaining complex data insights clearly.

• 
  A
  passion for Babban Gona's mission
  , demonstrating a genuine desire to contribute to our impact through data-driven solutions.

• 
  A
  strong desire to learn and grow
  in a cutting-edge field, showing
  curiosity and a love for learning
  .

• 
  Ability to
  work independently and collaboratively
  , taking
  ownership
  of data initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 
  Experience with
  cloud computing platforms
  (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• 
  Familiarity with
  agile development methodologies
  .

• 
  Experience
  working with large datasets
  .

• 
  Experience in the
  agricultural technology space
  .

Benefits

• 
  Competitive Salary
• 
  Paid Vacation
• 
  Sick Leave
• 
  Annual Performance Bonus
• 
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  Growth Opportunities: