Vacancy title:
Senior Software Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Science & Engineering, Computer & IT]

Jobs at:
GiveDirectly

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 30 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that aims to help people living in extreme poverty. We are the largest and fastest-growing non-profit organization in the world that gives unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in extreme poverty. We are a team of passionate, driven, and innovative people who are committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of others. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our growing team.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our software systems. You will work closely with our product and engineering teams to build innovative solutions that help us achieve our mission.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable and reliable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Django or Flask.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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