Code Reviewer

**ABOUT US**:
CoGrammar, a subsidiary of HyperionDev, is an ed-tech startup that is dedicated to closing the global tech skills gap. We achieve this by integrating human code review into the world's leading businesses. CoGrammar has also built and scaled its own coding education product (HyperionDev) which supports learners from over 40 countries in changing into fulfilling tech careers and is the largest tech education provider in Southern Africa.

CoGrammar is recognised as one of the top ed-tech startups in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, being selected as one of the top ten startups in the UK by Tech Nation, and winning 2nd place in London TechCrunch Pitchoff. In 2016 we won financial backing from Facebook, as the first prize winner in Facebook's Innovation Challenge, with Facebook selecting us as the most socially impactful startup operating in Africa. CoGrammar was originally launched from the University of Cambridge by Computer Science graduates and our senior leadership comprises world-leading talent out of places such as Google, Amazon, 2U, Yoco, and Groupon.

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.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
As a Code Reviewer at CoGrammar, you should ideally be experienced in carrying out technical, high-quality code reviews and would possess strong competencies in one or more of the following:

- Java
- JavaScript
- Python
- Ruby
- Machine learning
- Data visualisation and analysis
- TDD
- React
- Express
- Document-oriented databases
- Relational databases

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 are.

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). You would also assist the Education Operations Department in the quality assurance of the code reviewers and the service we provide.

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.

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Minimum_**:

- A degree, diploma or certificate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or another relevant field (Informally acquired skills welcome too).
- 1+ years of programming experience or teaching experience in one or more of the above-mentioned stacks/technologies. (Skills acquired through informal learning are welcome too.)
- 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 CoGrammar succeed.
- An interest in the future of code education and online learning.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

**_Preferred_**:

- 3+ years of peer or professional mentorship experience, in any capacity.
- 3+ years of 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.
- Generous annual leave and medical benefits:_ We provide up to 20 annual leave days as part of our leave policy, as well as health insurance or medical aid benefits for our staff.
- Join the heart of tech in Africa, the US, and Europe: _You'll work with the best of the best and rub shoulders with the world leaders in edtech, developer education, and developer assessments. 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, & Yoco.
- Life-changing work: _Solve real probl