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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

80100 Nairobi, Nairobi KES110000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 19 days ago

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Our client is a rapidly growing tech company seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in Backend Development to join their fully remote engineering team. This is an opportunity to work on challenging projects, design scalable and robust backend systems, and contribute to the architecture of innovative software solutions. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, user-centric applications. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of software development best practices, proficiency in multiple backend languages and frameworks, and a passion for building efficient, maintainable, and performant code. This role demands strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Design and manage database schemas and optimize database performance (SQL and NoSQL).
  • Implement security and data protection best practices.
  • Develop and maintain automated testing suites (unit, integration, end-to-end).
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
  • Troubleshoot and debug production issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
  • Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Work closely with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
  • Proven expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one major backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Node.js, Go).
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote team setting.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. Join our innovative engineering team and help build the future of technology, even if your physical location is distant from our hubs around Mombasa, Mombasa, KE .
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

80100 Nairobi, Nairobi KES780000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 17 days ago

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to focus on backend development. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to build robust and scalable systems from anywhere. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend infrastructure, APIs, and microservices. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of software architecture, extensive experience with modern programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. You will work collaboratively with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable backend services and APIs.
  • Write high-quality, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
  • Implement and manage database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Master's degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on backend systems.
  • Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, Go, or Ruby.
  • Extensive experience with backend frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, Express.js, Ruby on Rails).
  • Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and understanding of microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially within a remote team.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and excellence in software development. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a fully remote environment. The job location for this remote role is **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE**.
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