9,204 Senior Backend Software Engineer Python jobs in Kenya

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code.
• Develop and implement robust RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and ship new features.
• Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in software development.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on Python.
• Proficiency in Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs.
• Optimize database performance and schema design (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Mentor junior software engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and the Django framework.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs.
• Solid understanding of API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team setting.

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services and APIs using Python.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Mentor and guide junior backend engineers, conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Design and optimize database schemas (SQL/NoSQL) and data access layers.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Drive technical discussions and decision-making within the engineering team.
• Contribute to the evolution of our CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a focus on Python.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and related services.
• Proficiency with various database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

About the client

Tufin is a leader in Network Security Policy Orchestration, enabling enterprises to streamline and automate the management of security policies in complex, heterogeneous environments. With over 2,000 enterprise customers worldwide, Tufin's solutions deliver fast, secure, and compliant policy changes while providing proactive risk analysis and continuous compliance.

About the role

As a
Java Developer in the Platform Team
, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain software modules for policy orchestration solutions.
• Work with
  modern technologies
  and agile methodologies.
• Have a
  direct impact
  on Tufin's core products and solutions.
• Collaborate with talented, global teams in the cybersecurity and networking domain.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or related field.
• 3–5 years of
  hands-on experience in Java (J2SE, JEE server-side)
  .
• Strong knowledge of
  OOP, SOLID principles, and design patterns
  .
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have:

• Kotlin.
• Experience with
  Spring frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor, WebFlux)
  .
• Messaging & Event-Driven Architecture (
  Kafka, RabbitMQ, Google Cloud Pub/Sub
  ).
• Experience in
  distributed applications development
  .
• Knowledge of
  firewalls, networking, and security software solutions
  .
• Multithreaded applications development.
• Testing frameworks:
  JUnit, Mockito, PowerMock
  .

About us:

Tana
empowers brilliant young people in Kenya to start meaningful careers by training them for tech and data roles, and embedding them into full-time, remote positions with companies across North America and Europe. We're hiring a Software Engineer (Java) to join one of our client's engineering teams, working remotely from Kenya.

Position overview:

We are hiring for Software Engineer roles with several partner companies, including 1) a leading US-based software company building next-generation automation platforms; and 2) a leading global network security company. As a Software Engineer you'll play a critical role in developing applications and tooling using Java-based frameworks for companies that serve Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities:

Precise responsibilities will depend on the partner company that the successful candidate is matched with, but some sample responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain software tools that automate the migration of Java-based applications.
• Analyze source applications to extract logic and assist in transforming them into modern architectures.
• Develop features using Java-based frameworks that communicate with different network security protocols of the company's clients.
• Collaborate on tool design decisions, following existing engineering patterns and frameworks.
• Help troubleshoot issues and improve the effectiveness of migration tools.
• Contribute to team discussions, standups, and sprint activities in an Agile setup.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Java development in a professional setting.
• Strong understanding of core data structures, algorithms, and relational databases.
• Experience with tools like Git, Jira, and version/change management workflows.
• Familiarity with flat-file formats and working with large-scale data transformations.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, particularly when working with legacy systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of unit testing frameworks like JUnit and a test-driven mindset.
• Bonus: Knowledge of IT networking fundamentals
• Bonus: Exposure to compiler concepts such as linking or parsing logic is a plus.

Location:

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Contracting:

If selected, you will be hired by Tana and embedded full-time with our client.

About Jumia
:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business
(Jumia Logistics)
and a digital payment and fintech platform
(Jumia Pay)
. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Jumia Tech Centers
Want to be part of the biggest tech center in Africa and work in mixed teams with over 16 different nationalities? Join Jumia Kenya Tech Center where tech meets purpose. At Kenya Tech Center you will be managed by and mentored by top tech leaders across Portugal, Egypt and Kenya. You will also be working with state-of-the-art technologies & methodologies, and using agile philosophy, all as means to improve the lives of millions of Africans across the continent by offering them convenient and affordable online solutions. And with that as our PURPOSE, innovation at Jumia NEVER stops and you will be moving from one exciting challenge to the next.

What you will be doing

• You will be part of an agile team that develops e-commerce, smart logistics, and payment solutions
• Your work will integrate a service-oriented architecture using state-of-the-art technologies and software development practices
• You will own your services and be responsible end-to-end
• You will take ownership for your code to be qualitatively high and you will support your colleagues in code reviews
• You will change the Internet landscape in Africa and the World one line of code at a time

What we are looking for

• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Experienced with Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience with development in Java (and ideally Spring Boot framework)
• Acquainted with building testable code, unit tests and/or integration tests
• Knowledgeable of software design and architecture patterns
• Knowledgeable of SQL and relational databases
• Fluent in English

We Offer
:

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

Please ensure to only apply for jobs with Jumia through our official website.
Jumia will never charge you a fee to apply for a job: be wary of websites that claim to help you apply for a Jumia job or that charge a fee to get you a job.

• Assist in developing and implementing new software features using Python.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with team members on coding standards and best practices.
• Debug and resolve software defects identified during testing or by users.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Learn and apply new technologies and programming languages as needed.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning meetings.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of existing software applications.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development.

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Python programming.
• Familiarity with at least one major Python framework (e.g., Django, Flask) is a plus.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Basic knowledge of database systems (SQL or NoSQL).
• Exposure to version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of Python-based applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
• Debug and resolve software defects.
• Collaborate with senior developers and team members on project tasks.
• Learn and apply software development best practices, including version control (Git).
• Assist in the creation and execution of test cases.
• Gain exposure to various development methodologies (e.g., Agile).
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Actively participate in training sessions and team meetings.
• Explore and learn new technologies and tools relevant to software development.

• Basic understanding of programming concepts, preferably with some exposure to Python.
• A passion for software development and a strong desire to learn.
• Good problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant academic program (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent practical experience.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git is a plus.
• Eagerness to receive constructive feedback and adapt learning.
• Must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.

We are seeking a
Python Developer
with strong expertise in
FastAPI
to join an exciting
Reinforcement Learning (RL) Gym project
.

Requirements

• 3+ years
  of professional Python development experience.
• Strong knowledge of
  FastAPI
  (or equivalent frameworks like Flask, Django, but FastAPI required).
• Experience with
  REST APIs, async programming
  , and API lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of
  software engineering best practices
  (testing, CI/CD, version control, design patterns).
• Familiarity with
  NumPy, Pandas, and PyTorch/TensorFlow
  is a plus.
• Good to have
  : Exposure to
  Reinforcement Learning environments
  (OpenAI Gym, Gymnasium, Stable Baselines, or custom environments).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.