GitHub is a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It lets software developers work together on projects from anywhere. GitHub provides one of the most widely used tool sets for supporting the software development lifecycle in the world. As Covid forced more companies to operate on a distributed basis, GitHub’s products, providing collaboration […]
As a Technical Delivery Manager at Andela, I’ve managed hundreds of engineers across a wide variety of client engagements. In this blog post, I’ll address some of the common communication problems I’ve seen engineers struggle with on remote software development engagements, as well as advice about becoming a better communicator in a remote workplace. Common […]
Take your skills to the next levelGrow with Google and Pluralsight have partnered for the third consecutive year to provide a program to support software developers across Africa in three different roles: Associate Android Developer Associate Cloud Engineer Mobile Web Specialist This program aims to engage with existing and aspiring developers to help them build […]
With demand for engineers growing and supply dwindling, how do you ensure you have the right process to effectively assess your talent, without missing crucial steps, slowing down the process, or worse, scaring great engineers away? At Andela, we’ve assessed over 200,000 candidates and one thing is very clear: coding skills are just one factor […]
On June 23rd, experience the perfect pairing of wine, cheese, and roundtable insights. Join us for an exclusive virtual wine-tasting event as we learn about the tasting notes of Napa Valley wines, meet and greet other digital leaders across the US and Europe, and raise a glass to our extraordinary client organizations. When: Wednesday, June […]
On June 16th, experience the perfect pairing of wine, cheese, and roundtable insights. Join us for an exclusive virtual wine-tasting event as we learn about the tasting notes of Napa Valley wines, meet and greet other engineering leaders across the US and Europe, and raise a glass to our extraordinary client organizations. When: Wednesday, June […]
According to a recent study by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), some 230 million jobs across the African continent will require some level of digital skills by 2030. Here at the Andela Learning Community, we are focused on building an ecosystem that will support the growth of tech expertise, providing educational resources that empower community […]
Andela, the developer outsourcing company launched seven years ago in Nigeria, has announced plans to expand beyond its African beginnings and leverage the growth of engineering talents in Latin and South America. Andela became fully remote last July, which allowed it to open up to applications from senior engineering talents from across and beyond Africa. The […]
Andela Hires Veteran Salesforce Solutions Expert Rich Scuteri to Lead Practice NEW YORK, April 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Andela, the global talent network that helps companies build remote engineering teams, today announced a new specialized Salesforce practice. Andela is pleased to welcome Rich Scuteri who will lead the Salesforce practice. Most recently, Rich was […]
There’s no question that measuring software development ROI is… controversial. But as engineering leaders, you still need to prove the value of your team’s work. But how? Do you measure based on development frequency or sprint velocity? Internal employee survey scores? Process or collaboration? In this on-demand webinar, co-hosted by Andela and Jellyfish, we bring […]
How should a CTO go about building a successful software development team? It’s an age-old question. Do you only stick to hiring full-time engineers to avoid potential risks? Do you have aggressive product goals and need to outsource to scale development faster? How do you decide which works best for your goals or team? I’ve […]
I’ve been preoccupied by a story that should be far better publicized in the freelance literature. It’s the important role that freelancing can play in creating a larger, broader and deeper middle class in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world. Two reports, in particular, caught my attention. First was a recent report on young African employment […]
When Andela launched in 2014, it built hubs in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda to source, vet and train engineers to be part of remote teams for international companies. It also tested satellite models in Egypt and Ghana as substitutes to physical hubs. The company would issue a call for applications, select a few (less than […]
Every Javascript programmer goes through the same confusing thought process. What is the difference between call, apply, and bind? And why is the this keyword used differently in JavaScript than other object-oriented languages? Help! I wanted to put an end to all the confusion caused by the context of this keyword in JavaScript objects and […]
We know this — hiring engineering talent in San Francisco and New York is expensive and too competitive. And hiring remote domestic workers increases opportunity (e.g. having HQ in NYC, but having someone in Madison, Wisconsin working for you remotely) and lowers costs for overall overhead. But it doesn’t eliminate complications for tax and legal […]
Organizations hiring engineering talent in 2021 have to navigate a new working environment at odds with their prior experience. Today’s engineers are looking for employers offering full technological support for remote working, a dynamic culture, and a true commitment to diversity. 2020 was a watershed year in the world of work. Global events, notably the […]
If my experience in software engineering has taught me one thing, it’s that simplicity is king. As a developer for 20+ years — from senior software engineer at Stack Overflow to my current role as Chief Technology Officer at Intelligent Hack — I’ve been hands-on, working on the ground at Stack Overflow, the world’s largest […]
For February’s Ask Engineers Anything event (aka office hours for our engineer community), I invited GitHub Star and community favorite, Debbie O’Brien, to share her experience as a woman in tech who is making a huge difference in the ecosystem. Debbie O’Brien has over ten years of experience in front-end development. Not only has she […]
Contributing to Open Source projects can be incredibly impactful and fulfilling, but how do you grow your career while contributing to Open Source?
Is remote staff augmentation right for you and your business? Read on to find out.
SOLID, design patterns, decoupling, Dependency Injection – all good things. Or are they? In this talk, Oded Coster will be talking about these topics and why going simple should be the first thing to try.
Andela, Microsoft, and the Gauteng government have come together to run a program that aims to equip 3000 learners from Guateng Province with Azure skills. Why Apply? Get to learn Azure concepts Increase your employability level Network with like-minded individuals Get mentored by Azure experts Program Structure Application Phase: 22nd February – 5th March Pre-selection […]
ALC x Microsoft 4Afrika Skillslab is a partnership between Andela Learning Community (ALC) and Microsoft Skillslab to equip 3000 graduates from Nigeria with knowledge in advanced technologies. This is in a bid to drive a collective mission to empower current and future African technologists with a high-value employment skillset. Why Apply? Grow your Azure software […]
With 15 years of experience as a product manager, people manager, and manager of managers, working for Google, Microsoft, and Asana, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a great product manager. Big takeaway? The product manager role is actually pretty ambiguous, and can change from company to company. Despite the inconsistency […]
So you want to hire great engineers. Cost-effectively. And as soon as possible. But with the demand for great engineers rapidly growing, big companies scooping up all your talent (ahem Microsoft), and your unmet product roadmap goals tormenting you, do you know if your current talent acquisition strategy is actually working? Watch our newest on-demand […]
Lantern, a public benefit corporation, is a single source of guidance for navigating life before and after a death. The team had a three-month deadline to rewrite its entire product. Every day they weren’t hiring, they were losing time as new releases introduced bugs in their core platform with every commit and deploy. Technical Lead, […]
Headquartered in Chicago, Vibes is an international leader in mobile marketing engagement, helping brands build personal relationships with consumers by delivering compelling and profitable mobile conversations. With so much competition for engineering talent, Vibes was finding it difficult to hire top developers quickly and cost-effectively. They also wanted a hiring solution that went above and […]
On March 17th, experience the perfect pairing of wine, cheese, and roundtable insights. Join us for an exclusive virtual wine-tasting event as we learn about the tasting notes of Napa Valley wines, meet and greet other engineering leaders across the US and Europe, and raise a glass to our extraordinary client organizations. When: Wednesday, March […]
Join us for our first ever AMA specifically for engineers in Andela’s community! We’ll be inviting Senior Engineers and Tech Experts to share experiences picked up from the years they’ve been in the industry.
NEW YORK, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Andela, the global talent network that helps companies build remote engineering teams, today announced that telehealth company, Medici, was able to solve critical issues and boost server-side code, mobile applications, web applications, and testing by integrating Andela engineers. Medici started with three Andela engineers, soon scaling up […]
For our first-ever Ask Engineers Anything event (aka office hours for our engineer community), I invited two seasoned software engineers from our community, Simon Mbatia and Prosper Otemuyiwa, to share their career trajectories, development experience, and any engineering career advice they had for engineers — both junior and seasoned in the field. Simon Mbatia is […]
Join us for our first ever AMA specifically for engineers in Andela’s community! We’ll be inviting Senior Engineers and Tech Experts to share experiences picked up from the years they’ve been in the industry.
This event is over but it’s recapped in our blog by Jackie Bavaro. Check it out! Talks at Andela is a webinar series open to the tech ecosystem in Africa and beyond, with the aim of connecting tech thought-leaders and experts around the world with engineers; sharing experiences, lessons, and advice in multi-faceted tech and […]
Microsoft 4Afrika and Andela partnered to implement the ALCwithMicrosoft Azure Training 2020 to up-skill 3000 developers in Kenya and Nigerian software engineers through an immersive program where selected developers will work to learn basic skills in Azure through the LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn platforms. Why this program? Get started on your journey on Azure […]
Andela, in partnership with Facebook broadened its reach to impact and upskill more developers in Sub-Saharan Africa by creating and adopting a practical learning environment where technology has empowered participants to turn great ideas into reality. Since the launch of the #BuildforSDG Challenge in March 2020, 8k+ software developers across Africa enrolled to innovate on […]
Grow with Google, Andela and Pluralsight trained over 30,000 learners in Africa on Mobile Web, Android, and Google Cloud courses. The aim of this program is to continuously engage with aspiring and existing developers on a track to become professional developers with skills that can get them through the Google certification to demonstrate job readiness. […]