Senior Full Stack Developer (React/Node.js)

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• Job Type Contract , Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 5 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Application Development

• Develop, enhance, and maintain enterprise-grade web applications using React.js and Node.js.
• Build responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Design and develop scalable backend services, APIs, and integrations.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design through deployment and support.

Technical Design & Architecture

• Contribute to application architecture and technical design discussions.
• Develop scalable, maintainable, and secure software solutions.
• Ensure systems are designed to support future growth and evolving business requirements.
• Recommend technology improvements and modernization opportunities.

API & Integration Development

• Design and implement RESTful APIs and service integrations.
• Integrate applications with internal and third-party platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, performance, and security across application ecosystems.
• Support integration of emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.

Data Management & Performance Optimization

• Design, develop, and optimize database structures and queries.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to support application performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across application components.
• Monitor and improve system reliability and uptime.

Quality & Engineering Excellence

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and system tests.
• Support CI/CD processes and automated deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and production issues.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, project managers, and product stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist in translating business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to project estimates, delivery planning, and technical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Proven experience developing enterprise web applications.

• Experience working in Agile software development environments.

• Experience collaborating with distributed or cross-functional teams.

• Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience with:

• React.js

• Node.js

• JavaScript / TypeScript

• REST APIs

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

• Redis

• Git Version Control

• HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks

• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

• Software Engineering Competencies

• Solid understanding of software architecture principles.

• Experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Knowledge of application security and performance optimization techniques.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Insurance, Financial Services, FinTech, or InsurTech environments.

• Experience supporting enterprise product development initiatives.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture.

• Experience working with containerization technologies such as Docker.

• Exposure to AI, automation, analytics, or intelligent workflow solutions.

• Azure, AWS, or other relevant technical certifications.

• What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6 months, the successful candidate will:

• Gain a deep understanding of the client’s application ecosystem and business objectives.

• Contribute to the enhancement and modernization of enterprise software platforms.

• Deliver high-quality features, integrations, and performance improvements.

• Support the development of new platform capabilities and products.

• Improve application stability, scalability, and maintainability.

• Become a trusted technical contributor within the project team.

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