Summary
Date Posted: 08th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Ksh

JOB DETAILS:
Griffin is an insurtech company licensed as a non-life insurance by the Kenyan Insurance Regulatory Authority. We are a young and vibrant team of insurance professionals and technology experts. The griffin team is a close-knit family and community, all with the same goal in mind: make customers love insurance again. We boldly decided to change this relationship by truly caring about the customer. We use creativity, innovation, and technology to offer more than just a policy document. We value honesty and friendship, and we care about the community. These values guide us on how we treat customers and work with our partners in order to bring you the next revolution in insurance. We strongly believe that we all deserve a better insurance. Our products embody the Griffin brand and sums up everything we say and do. Forget filling in forms and standing in line, with Griffin’s app insurance is no longer a tedious and boring task. Griffin is the future of insurance.
What we are looking for
We are seeking a cross-platform Mobile Application Developer. Our goal is to develop a mobile app (Android & iOS) in our product line using the React Native framework.
We are looking for a Mobile Application Developer, who thinks creatively and has the ability to solve complex problems autonomously. You have to be a real techie and a critical thinker, with no fear of challenging assumptions to create innovative and disruptive products. The candidate has to have a customer-centric attitude, and willing to listen, learn, and review based on customer feedback.
We have a fast paced environment, continuously racing to make product improvements and release new features. Team play and the ability to coordinate with collaborators is an important skill that will make you successful in this position.
You’re Good At
• Development of mobile application(s) in React Native in conjunction with the existing IT team and backend services.
• Creation of automated unit tests, and integration tests.
• Creation of system documentation and support guidance.
• Participating in Scrum meetings, Retrospectives and engaging in Agile processes.
You Are
• A developer with 2+ years’ experience building mobile applications and a BSc degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experienced in working in a development team.
• Excited to move fast, know how to prioritise tasks and manage your time effectively.
• Curious, independent, and entrepreneurial: you might have started something on your own before.
• Experienced in implementing mobile applications using React, Redux and Node.js.
• Have a solid understanding of GraphQL
• Understand best practice in Microservices, design patterns, functional programming and REST architecture.
• Have a strong understanding of web security principles.
• Have good understanding of Relational Database Design and NOSQL Database design.
• Have a good understanding of continuous integration, application build and release processes.
And Your Skills
• Build and programming in: JavaScript, React/Redux, Node.js, GraphQL, HTML5, CSS, Jest
• Technical skills in: REST, Functional Programming, Design Patterns, SQL & NOSQL Database design, Webpack, Test-driven-development.
And we offer
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working – our normal working hours are 9 to 5 but we trust you to manage your time if something different works for you.
• 22 days holiday + your birthday off + office is closed over festive season
• Regular socials + annual company trips
• Happy Fridays every week
• Healthcare Package
• Slick Equipment (MacBook or Windows laptop)
• Training opportunities

Job application procedure
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1055264278/ Interested and qualified? Go to Griffin Insurance career website on www.linkedin.com to apply