About this role
Software Architect
- Job Type Full Time , Hybrid
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field ICT / Computer
You will partner with other architects on the architecture vision, work with executives on technology strategy, drive design and integration of major new capabilities with senior developers, and coach a group of architects and senior engineers. The problem set: a mature multi-value payroll engine, a modern cloud SaaS layer, an active modernization program, and a live question about where AI-driven patterns fit in an enterprise HR platform.
You will need:
- 10+ years across the full SDLC in web-based SaaS, leading Agile teams
- Hands-on Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5/CSS, relational and NoSQL databases
- Hands-on DevOps: containers, configuration management, monitoring, automation
- Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar streaming and messaging
- Extensive AWS and Azure
- Working understanding of RAG, MCP, and agent-based orchestration
- A track record building technical roadmaps, and the credibility to defend them
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent