Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle XV
Andela is developing a corps of high-quality technology talent across
the African continent that will drive the current and future phases of
tech-enabled growth around the world.
With the fastest growing
population and highest youth population in the world, we believe Africa
is one of the greatest untapped markets for talent development.
At Andela, we find the brightest young people in Africa, train them to
be world-class developers, and connect them with employers around the
world looking for top technical talent. Passion, excellence,
entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of
the things that Andela team members have in common.
We have a vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years and we want you to help make it happen.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Andela Nigeria Fellowship Cycle XV
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Description
Dream of using technology to change the world?
- Join the Andela movement and help ensure that while the digital
revolution may have begun in Silicon Valley, its future will be written
in Lagos, Nairobi, and cities across Africa
The Andela Fellowship
A four-year paid technical leadership program designed to shape you into
an elite software developer. Through your training and work with top
global technology companies, you’ll master the professional and
technical skills needed to become a technology leader, both on the
continent and around the world.
The Application Process
Stage 1: Application and Aptitude Assessment
First, you’ll complete a free application so we can learn more about
you. Once we receive your application, we’ll email you an online test
that measures logical reasoning and personality fit. (You’ll receive an
email with the next steps within 2-days of applying). Andela does not
have any degree or diploma requirements, however, if you have completed
University or have a Higher National Diploma from a polytechnic and have
not been formerly exempted, you must complete your one-year National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) before applying to Andela.
Stage 2: HomeStudy
Then you’ll need to complete an
introduction to software development self-study course focused on Python, you can find the downloadable version of this course
here.
During the course, you’ll complete a Proctor test that will evaluate
your knowledge of the content you’ve learned. You will also be invited
to a Slack Community called “Open Andela” to help guide and encourage
you throughout the process.
Stage 3: In-Person Interview
If selected, you’ll be invited to a panel of interviews made up of staff
members and fellows at an Andela Campus. (You’ll receive an email 1
week prior to the interview stage. Please see below for the recruitment
timeline).
Stage 4: Two-Week Boot Camp
Successful applicants participate in a two-week, full-time Boot Camp at
an Andela Campus led by our senior developers. You’ll be expected to
learn independently as well as work on a team to deliver a final
project. We’re looking for work ethic, passion, and teamwork.
Stage 5: Acceptance
The highest performing participants are accepted into Andela’s four-year Technical Leadership Program.
Home Study Test:
- The Home Study test is a requirement for making it through our selection process. Please study and complete the Home Study curriculum before your test.
Application Deadline 24th June, 2016.
Interview Dates
July 18th - July 29th 2016
Bootcamp
15th August - 26th August 2016.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply