Senior Software Engineer

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Department: Software Engineering

Reports to: Head of Technology

Direct Reports: None

Location: Nairobi Kenya

Job Purpose

To contribute to the design development and deployment of scalable secure and high-performance software solutions technologies and cloud-native platforms. This role supports the delivery of modern integrated systems by participating in cross-functional collaboration enforcing engineering best practices mentoring team members and continuously improving software quality security and reliability.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and development of scalable secure and high-performance software systems Core and modern architectural patterns such as microservices.
  

• Drive cloud-native development and deployment using platforms like Microsoft Azure or AWS leveraging services such as Azure App Service and AWS Lambda.
  

• Design and implement robust RESTful APIs to enable seamless system integrations and efficient data exchange.
  

• Drive the design and integration of high-performance databases including SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL and Entity Framework (EF/Core) to maximize system scalability speed and reliability.
  

• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines Git version control Docker and Kubernetes for automated builds testing and deployment processes.
  

• Ensure code quality and security by enforcing coding standards implementing secure development practices (e.g. OAuth JWT) conducting rigorous code reviews and using automated testing strategies.
  

• Continuously explore emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance system capabilities development efficiency and innovation.
  

• Proactively identify and implement improvements to system performance scalability and security.
  

• Resolve critical bugs and technical issues in a timely manner adhering to defined service level agreements (SLAs).
  

• Maintain and enhance existing software features to align with evolving customer requirements and business objectives.
  

• Oversee the deployment of software releases across live and test environments ensuring stability consistency and minimal disruption.
  

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems APIs and codebase changes.
  

• Conduct ongoing research to identify opportunities for product innovation and contribute to the strategic vision for product development.
  

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers promoting their professional development and technical skills.
  

• Collaborate with project managers designers UX professionals systems analysts QA engineers sales and marketing teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
  

• Offer technical support to the first-level support team and assist with customer inquiries or issues as needed.
  

• Support the Head of Technology in delivering complex projects and high-priority initiatives.
  

• Stay updated on the latest technologies industry developments and software
  

• engineering best practices.
  

• Pursue continuous professional growth through workshops conferences certifications and self-directed learning
  

• Lead technical interview sessions throughout the hiring process to evaluate candidate expertise and secure top engineering talent.
  

• Lead new-hire onboarding by delivering targeted technical training sessions and orchestrating comprehensive departmental orientation to accelerate integration and productivity.
  

• Maintain assigned system components in the environment including updates patches and performance monitoring.
  

• Manage the security of data in transit through encryption and use of secure protocols in collaboration with the DevOps and Information security engineers.
  

• Support the management of security vulnerabilities by assisting in vulnerability scanning remediation and patching in coordination with the Security & Compliance Analyst.
  

• Collaborate with the DevOps and Information Security Engineers to manage and review audit logs ensuring accountability and system integrity.
  

• Participate in daily stand-ups planning meetings and retrospectives to learn agile development rhythms.
  

• Perform any other duties as required to support the business in response to evolving needs changes and growth.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field; certifications or cloud technologies are a plus.
  

• 6 years of /.NET Core development experience with a track record of building scalable applications.
  

• Experience in financial services or payments is preferred.
  

• Skilled in MVC/Core web security and client-server interaction.
  

• Proficient in database integration (SQL Server MySQL) including query optimization and schema design.
  

• Hands-on experience applications to cloud platforms (Azure AWS) utilizing cloud-native services.
  

• Background in Agile (Scrum Kanban) with active participation in sprint cycles and iterative delivery.
  

• System Uptime & Reliability
  
• Deployment Success Rate
  
• Critical Bug Resolution Time
  
• Code Quality & Review Pass Rate
  
• Team Collaboration & Mentorship
  
• Security Compliance
  
• Cross Train and Participate in technology enhancements
  
• Level 1 and 2 technical support