Backend Developer

3 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Britam Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced GraphOl Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and services that power our applications. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in GraphQL, backend development, database design, and modern cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs and resolvers for internal and external applications.
  • Optimize API performance by implementing caching, batching, and efficient query resolution.
  • Integrate GraphQL with multiple data sources, including relational and NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and third-party services.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure APIs meet business and user experience requirements.
  • Implement security best practices (authentication, authorization, rate-limiting, input validation).
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning.
  • Monitor, debug, and improve the performance and reliability of backend services.
  • Stay up to date with GraphQL ecosystem trends, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications And Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Proven experience as a backend developer with GraphQL in production environments.
  • Proficiency in , TypeScript, or similar backend languages.
  • Strong knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).
  • Experience with API security, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and authorization patterns.
  • Familiarity with server frameworks (Apollo Server, , NestJS, etc.).
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Primary Location
Kenya-Nairobi-Nairobi

Organization
Britam

Job Type
Permanent

Shift
Day Job

Contract Type
Full-time

Job Posting

Unposting Date

Number of Openings
1

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