Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KenyaMOJA Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description/Requirements
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager/CTO
Job Overview
A Senior Full Stack Software Engineer handles designing, developing, and supporting scalable end-to-end software solutions, covering both front-end and back-end systems. This role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full Stack Development:
  • Design, code, test, and deploy software solutions across the entire stack (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs).
  • Build responsive and intuitive user interfaces (UI/UX) using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, ).
  • Develop robust back-end services, APIs, and microservices (e.g., , Python, Java, .NET).
  • System Architecture:
  • Lead architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  • Improve performance, reliability, and security of existing applications.
  • Integrate third-party services and APIs (e.g., payment gateways, cloud services).
  • Technical Leadership:
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Drive technical innovation by researching and adopting new tools/technologies.
  • DevOps & Infrastructure:
  • Manage deployment pipelines (CI/CD) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Implement containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and monitoring/logging tools.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance:
  • Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Selenium).
  • Ensure code quality, scalability, and adherence to security standards.
  • Collaboration:
  • Work in Agile/Scrum environments, taking part in sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skills

  • Front-End: HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript,
  • Back-End: , Python (Django/Flask), Java (Spring), C#, Ruby on Rails, or similar.
  • Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
  • APIs: RESTful/gRAPHQ, API design, and documentation (Swagger/Postman).
  • DevOps: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), IaC (Terraform).
  • Tools: Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Jira, Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills

  • Leadership and mentorship abilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Adaptability to evolving requirements and priorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in full stack development.
  • Proven record of accomplishment of delivering complex, scalable applications.
  • Experience with system design, architecture, and cloud-native solutions.

Preferred Skills (Optional)

  • Familiarity with AI/ML integration, server-less architecture, or blockchain.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or public GitHub repositories.
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Certified Developer).

Why Join Us?

  • Work on innovative projects with global impact.
  • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits.
  • Flexible work environment and professional.

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