Company Profile

Amplio Ghana is a local non-governmental organization operating in Ghana since 2007. The organization has previously operated under the name Literacy Bridge Ghana until 2020. We have offices in Wa and Tamale. We specialize in the design and delivery of social and behavior change interventions for vulnerable populations in remote and hard-to-reach communities (The last mile). Our mission is to empower the world’s most vulnerable communities through knowledge sharing. We also partner with government, non-governmental, and civil society organizations to amplify the impact of their communication campaigns through the Amplio Talking Book digital solution. Through our social and behavior change programming, we have reached more than 1 million people in Ghana.

Job Description

• Duration: Full time
• Reporting to: Senior Software Developer
• Duty station: Wa, Upper West Region

About the position
We are seeking a highly motivated and self-starting junior developer to join our team. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, and web development. The Junior software Developer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining software solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our Product team to design, develop, and test software to meet the needs of our clients. You will also be responsible for troubleshooting and debugging issues as they arise. You will work on multiple platforms and environments: those used by our customers, and our server infrastructure, including Linux, macOS, Windows, and Amazon AWS.

COMPENSATION: Competitive

Required Skills or Experience

• Fluency in Java, Python, SQL, and web development
• Ability to work productively on multiple platforms, including Linux, macOS, Windows, and cloud-based execution environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 2 years of experience as a developer

Additional Skills
The successful candidate must have a strong desire to learn new technologies and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You should be a strong problem-solver with excellent communication and teamwork skills.