Back End Engineer
The job holder will be responsible for building scalable backend systems and will work on cloud-native services using Java, Spring Boot 3, AWS, and Apache Kafka, contributing to design, development, and continuous improvement of our platform.
- Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
- Full-time
- Competitive Package
- Posted Nov 13, 2026
INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot 3
- Build and consume RESTful APIs with clean, maintainable code
- Develop event-driven and asynchronous systems using Apache Kafka
- Deploy and operate services on AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, etc.)
- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
- Troubleshoot production issues and improve system performance and stability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
Requirements
- Experience in a SaaS
Nice to have: CI/CD pipelines
Skills
JavaSpring Boot 3RESTful APIsApache KafkaAWSSQLGitMicro services architectureJavaSpring Boot 3AWSApache KafkaMySQLPostgreSQLGit
Benefits
- Competitive Package
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