Founding Software Engineer

JOS Academy is building a system for how people learn, build, and earn in Africa, combining structured learning, real-world projects, and a strong tech-driven ecosystem.

The goal is simple: move people from consuming knowledge to actually building and getting paid from it. This isn’t just another edtech platform. It’s infrastructure for talent. • *Role Overview**

We’re looking for a Founding Software Developer to take ownership of the technical foundation of Just Academy. You will be responsible for building and scaling the core platform across mobile and web, working directly with the founder to shape both product and engineering direction. This is an equity-based role (not salaried) at this stage. You’re not just joining a team, you’re building the company. Core Responsibilities

1. Product

Development & Ownership

Own the end-to-end development of Just Academy’s platform, from idea to deployment. Translate product ideas into scalable, functional systems with clean architecture and strong performance.

2.

Mobile App

Development (React Native)

Build and maintain a high-performance cross-platform mobile app using React Native. Ensure smooth user experience, fast load times, and production-level stability across devices. • Full-Stack Engineering

Develop and manage both frontend and backend systems. • Frontend: Web dashboards, admin panels, and user interfaces • Backend: APIs, authentication systems, databases, and server logic

You should be comfortable designing and shipping complete systems.

4.

System

Architecture & Scalability

Design a scalable architecture that can support thousands to millions of users over time. Make key decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design from day one. • AI Integration & Usage

Actively use AI tools (e.g., copilots, automation tools, prompt systems) to speed up development and improve code quality.

Also contribute to integrating AI features into the platform where necessary (learning systems, automation, recommendations, etc.).

6.

Internal

Tools & Systems

Build internal systems that power operations—payment tracking, project systems, mentorship flows, dashboards, and automation pipelines.

7.

Technical

Strategy

Work directly with the founder to define product direction, prioritize features, and align engineering with business goals. • Deployment & DevOps

Handle deployment pipelines, hosting, and infrastructure. Ensure reliability, uptime, and performance of all systems. • Code Quality & Standards

Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code. Set engineering standards early and build systems that won’t break as the company grows. • Speed + Execution

Move fast. This is an early-stage build. You should be comfortable shipping quickly, iterating fast, and solving problems without over-engineering.