TE - 44- Founding Full-Stack Engineer based in Nairobi

4 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya TUNGA BV Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year

We are seeking a Founding Full-Stack Engineer, BASED IN NAIROBI to join as our client's first technical hire.

Role Overview

1. Refactor and professionalise the current React/TSX, , SQL, and CSS codebase for stability, scalability, and maintainability.

2. Develop and deploy new platform features, including dashboards, KPI engines, guided uploads, emissions calculators, and third-party integrations (ERP, sensor data, CRM).

3. Lead AI integration and experimentation, connecting large language models (LLMs), APIs, and AI-driven features.

4. Oversee backend and database development, ensuring clean architecture, data integrity, and seamless data flow (Supabase / Postgres).

5. Set up CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment workflows.

6. Collaborate closely with the founder and sustainability experts to translate business needs into technical architecture.

7. Ensure cybersecurity and data protection across all systems, implementing secure access controls, encryption, and compliance with GDPR, the Kenyan Data Protection Act, and other privacy standards.

8. Ensure overall scalability, reliability, and performance across front-end and backend systems.

9. Contribute to technical planning and long-term product architecture, establishing best practices and engineering culture.

10. Provide technical support to early clients and assist with platform adoption and issue resolution.

PS : This role is highly hands-on, suited to someone who enjoys building from zero, thrives in startup environments, and wants to grow into a CTO or Head of Engineering position as the company evolves.

Core Requirements


• 5–8+ years of full-stack development experience


• Strong in React / JSX / TypeScript / CSS / TSX.


• Solid back-end experience with , Express, and SQL (Postgres / Supabase).


• Working knowledge of Python, particularly for data and AI tasks.


• Familiarity with AI/ML integrations (OpenAI API, LangChain, AI Agents, etc).


• Understanding of web app architecture, APIs, and scalable SaaS design.


• Comfortable in fast-moving, unstructured early-stage environments.


• Strong understanding of data and application security, including application security principles, data governance, and privacy requirements.

Nice-to-Have


• Experience with SaaS or data visualization.


• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, or climate-related reporting systems or software.


• Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, AWS, Vercel, GitHub Actions).


• Interest in AI, consulting, sustainability, or climate infrastructure.


• Familiarity with global and regional data protection laws, including, Kenya Data Protection Act, EU/UK GDPR, ISO 27001.

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