ABOUT THE ROLE

Company: Dew CIS Solutions Limited www.dewcis.com

Location: Westlands Nairobi, Kenya

About the Company

At Dew CIS Solutions Limited, we believe that technology is more than a tool, but rather it’s a catalyst for growth. Based in Nairobi and proudly African, we’ve spent over two decades delivering innovative, human-centric ICT solutions that power growth, efficiency, and sustainability across the globe. We are ardent supporters of open-source platforms.

Our team is driven by core values of simplicity, creativity, inclusivity, and a commitment to transforming technology into valuable business services for our clients. We value a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.

Job Summary

We're looking for a skilled and passionate Python Software Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software programs and applications using Python on Linux. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the entire software development lifecycle, from conceptualization and design to testing and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive problem-solver eager to contribute to impactful projects, joining a high-performing, mature Scrum Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop services: You implement and optimize services and interfaces for Nubus IAM – primarily using Python on Linux systems.
• Ensure quality: You maintain adequate test coverage and ensure that the solutions remain robust, maintainable, and reliable.
• Work agile: You develop as part of an agile team and actively contribute to planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Shape backend systems: You design and develop scalable backend systems and work with PostgreSQL databases as well as LDAP directory services such as Samba and/or OpenLDAP.
• Use containers: You create and operate containerized applications with Docker.

REQUIREMENTS

What you bring

• Solid qualification: You hold a degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field – or have several years of professional experience in the IT sector.
• Python expertise: You have at least three years of experience developing with Python in Linux environments.
• Database knowledge: You have hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.
• LDAP know-how: You are familiar with LDAP directory services, ideally including Samba and/or OpenLDAP.
• Container competence: You are confident using Docker to build and run containers.
• Architectural understanding: You develop scalable backend systems that operate reliably even in larger environments.
• Solution-oriented mindset: You work independently and in a structured way, take ownership of your tasks, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Have clear Knowledge of software testing using python testing libraries and tools

Nice to have

• Modern Python frameworks: Experience with FastAPI, Playwright, and pytest.
• Frontend basics: Knowledge of JavaScript and ideally Vue.js.
• System affinity: Familiarity with Debian Linux and its package management.
• Authentication & authorization: Experience with authentication and authorization solutions.
• Architectural patterns: Familiarity with concepts such as Hexagonal Architecture and CQRS, ideally with practical experience applying them.

• Develop services: You implement and optimize services and interfaces for Nubus IAM – primarily using Python on Linux systems.
• Ensure quality: You maintain adequate test coverage and ensure that the solutions remain robust, maintainable, and reliable.
• Work agile: You develop as part of an agile team and actively contribute to planning, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Shape backend systems: You design and develop scalable backend systems and work with PostgreSQL databases as well as LDAP directory services such as Samba and/or OpenLDAP.
• Use containers: You create and operate containerized applications with Docker.

• Python
• Linux
• PostgreSQL
• LDAP
• Docker
• Software testing using python testing libraries and tools
• FastAPI (Nice to have)
• Playwright (Nice to have)
• pytest (Nice to have)
• JavaScript (Nice to have)
• Vue.js (Nice to have)
• Debian Linux (Nice to have)
• Authentication & authorization solutions (Nice to have)
• Hexagonal Architecture (Nice to have)
• CQRS (Nice to have)

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable field – or several years of professional experience in the IT sector.
• At least three years of experience developing with Python in Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with LDAP directory services, ideally including Samba and/or OpenLDAP.
• Confidence using Docker to build and run containers.
• Understanding of scalable backend systems that operate reliably even in larger environments.
• Solution-oriented mindset: ability to work independently and in a structured way, take ownership of tasks, and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Clear knowledge of software testing using python testing libraries and tools.