Vacancy title:
Software Architect

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Distro

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 30 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Distro was built to take that work off their plate. Our AI handles the screening, scoring, and logistics so your team can do what only humans can: build relationships, evaluate culture fit, and make decisions that matter.

Job Type

Full Time , Hybrid

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

10 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

ICT / Computer

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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