Software Engineer – Backend

1 week ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Nexleaf Analytics Full time
Your Role

As a Backend Software Engineer at Nexleaf, you will play a crucial part in scaling up our impact by working in a diverse team dedicated to designing and building the core backend code for our cloud-based service. This service gathers and analyzes data from some of the most remote locations on the planet and connects to a vast network of IoT/M2M devices worldwide. The information and services provided are utilized by various users, including Ministries of Health, global organizations, partner NGOs, and individuals operating in far-flung, low-connectivity areas.

As the Software Engineer – Backend, you will delve into the architecture of our system, grasp our business and product strategies, and focus on enhancing existing services, developing new ones, crafting APIs, refining our backend structure, testing procedures, and documentation. All these efforts are geared towards helping the organization realize its vision. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to shape a user-centric product that is constantly evolving and expanding. Reporting to our Engineering Director, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to devise suitable solutions to users' challenges.
  • Technical Decision Making Support: Offer insights on design and architecture decisions, collaborating with senior engineers and managers.
  • Design Decision Making: Make informed design choices within your domain, identifying potential issues, trade-offs, risks, and the right level of abstraction.
  • Problem Scoping and Troubleshooting: Define problem scopes and troubleshoot technical and operational issues with the guidance of senior team members. Expertly debug within your area of focus.
  • Backend System Development: Construct and enhance APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems in line with best practices and system objectives.
  • End-to-End Product Development: Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver comprehensive product features from conception to deployment, ensuring they meet user requirements.
  • Engineering Standards and Tooling: Adhere to and strive to enhance engineering standards, tools, and processes.
  • Code Writing and Documentation: Produce maintainable code, create relevant tests, and document key areas of focus.
  • Production Deployment and Code Reviews: Take part in regular production deployments and provide constructive code reviews for team members.

We have a skilled and well-organized development team, supported by extensive documentation, clear processes, and a modern tech stack featuring the latest versions of Python, Django, TypeScript, and Angular, all hosted on AWS. We employ practices such as code reviews, containerized development environments (Docker), continuous integration, testing, and individual dev/staging environments. Moreover, we offer the flexibility to choose between Linux, Mac, or Windows development setups.

Requirements
  • BS/MS in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent practical experience
  • 3+ years of backend software engineering experience on significant web projects using Python or equivalent languages. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with Angular front-end development exposure.
  • Strong preference for Django experience, but familiarity with similar frameworks like Flask, Laravel, or Ruby on Rails will also be valued.
  • Ability to engage in technical architecture discussions and contribute to technical decisions within your team.
  • Self-motivated individual with experience, enthusiasm, and the ability to hit the ground running.
  • Thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment with a strong focus on user satisfaction.
  • Adaptable and excels in handling complex problems and uncertainty effectively. Our work often involves challenging environments, so being flexible and open-minded in problem-solving is crucial.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Communication is key as we operate as a remote company and heavily rely on effective communication to stay aligned.
  • Capable of explaining complex technical concepts to various stakeholders, including product managers, designers, support staff, and fellow engineers.
  • Relevant experience deploying backend and front-end features on Linux-based production systems.
  • Proficiency in using AWS, as well as basic knowledge of data processing and analysis.
About Us

Nexleaf Analytics stands at the forefront of tech innovation, dedicated to safeguarding public health in lower- and middle-income nations. Our advanced solutions, such as remote-temperature monitoring for vaccine cold-chain equipment, are actively used in over 25 countries, providing crucial support to healthcare infrastructure.

Nexleaf is set to significantly expand its impact in the years ahead. While data on medical equipment performance and usage is becoming more available, countries face challenges in effectively utilizing this data for actionable insights. Nexleaf envisions a 'Connected Clinic' approach, aiming to promote transparency, accountability, and improved health outcomes through strategic data utilization. This strategy is expected to revolutionize healthcare services by prioritizing local needs and sustainability, moving away from donor-centric models to community-centric ones that truly resonate with the populations we serve.

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