Junior Code Reviewer

ABOUT US

HyperionDev is one of the largest providers of accelerated tech education in EMEA and one of the oldest providers of 'coding bootcamps' in the world. We work with top universities such as Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, The University of Edinburgh, and Stellenbosch University to deliver structured technical courses and bootcamps that accelerate people into fulfilling tech careers. We have been recognised as one of the top education technology scaleups in the world and gained the financial backing of Meta (previously Facebook) which recognised us as  the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa, where we initially started our work.

We are dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap and we achieve this by integrating tech education with human mentorship and expert code review powered by a workforce in Southern Africa, which lowers the cost of an accessible education in technology. This model has been succesful, allowing us to reach millions of learners a year from over 60 countries. We have also partnered with government bodies such as the UK's Department for Education who provide scholarships for students to study on our bootcamps and gain employment at companies such as AstraZeneca and the United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS).

We're backed by nearly 2000 investors, having raised the largest crowdfunding round of funding for an edtech company in history. As a primarily bootstrapped, profitable, and scale up tech business join us as we play our part in making the world a more stable, safer, and fair place.  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Code Reviewer at HyperionDev / CoGrammar, you should ideally be experienced in carrying out technical, high-quality code reviews and would possess strong programming skills in one or more of the following:

• SQL
• Java
• Python
• JavaScript
• Machine Learning
• Data Visualisation and Analysis
• Data Science
• Mongo
• Express
• React
• Laravel
• PHP

In this role you would be a member of our code reviewer network. This is a network of technical experts who can review code in a variety of contexts, both education and business. Reviews can range from a quick 10-min feedback session on a basic piece of code, to a 1-hour technical interview with tech job applicants.

To fit this role, you must be driven by a hunger for excellence. You must possess an uncompromising and critical attitude when it comes to code quality, and have a passion for people development. You should be technically capable and confident to advise on code reviews, offering a supportive and educational experience to the individual/s you are assessing. You should strive to improve the code’s quality, structure, readability, and efficiency in a systematic manner. 

Are you excited by the enormous impact this work can and will have in assessing and improving the quality of code around the world? Then this role is for you! 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Code Reviewer, you not only fill one of the most key roles in our organisation, you define what we do.

In this role, you will be responsible for completing, and will own the quality of, the technical code reviews we provide to our international partners (some of the biggest brands in technology, recruitment, and education headquartered in the US, UK and Europe).

A growth mindset is essential because at any point in time, you could be invited to work on an advanced-level curriculum or a new technology stack in order to meet the requirements of our partners. Therefore, continuous training, further learning and specialisation will be an integral part of this role.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum

• A degree, diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or another relevant field. (Skills acquired through informal learning are welcome too)
• 1+ years of programming or teaching experience in one or more of the stacks/technologies mentioned in the section 'About the Role'.
• 1+ years of peer or professional mentorship experience, in any capacity.
• A keen interest in working with code from the perspective of assessing and improving code quality. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Fast learner and enthusiastic to train in new stacks/technologies. 
• A problem-solving and positive attitude.
• Start-up mentality and the desire to see the team succeed.
• An interest in the future of code education and online learning.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

Preferred 

• 2+ years of professional programming or teaching experience.
• Active involvement in local and international tech communities.

BENEFITS

Flexible & remote working: We are a remote-friendly organisation and offer flexible work options.

Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: You'll work with the best of the best in edtech and developer education. Join one of the most ambitious and highest performing tech companies in the space, with a founding team that draws their former experience from companies such as Google, Amazon, GetSmarter/2U, and Yoco.

Life-changing work: Solve real problems that make education and tech careers accessible to those who need it most: you're allowed to brag about it.

OUR VALUES

We're a people-first company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.