Software Engineer
2025-12-17T05:50:54+00:00
Ezra
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering
2025-12-29T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a Software Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. You will build and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), contribute to event-driven microservice architectures, and apply engineering best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD). You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a platform that is robust, scalable, and secure. Experience with Clojure is an added advantage but not required.
Key responsibilities:
Backend Development
Develop and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and industry best practices.
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative activities to ensure high code quality.
Event-Driven Architecture
Implement event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP).
Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to handle real-time data.
Collaborate on optimizing event flow for improved performance and scalability.
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests following TDD principles.
Strive for high test coverage and assist in diagnosing and fixing bugs.
Contribute to continuous improvements in testing methodologies.
Microservices Architecture
Work with senior engineers to understand microservices architecture and component interactions.
Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions under guidance.
Adhere to RESTful API standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
Performance and Optimization
Participate in performance monitoring and identify potential bottlenecks.
Assist in implementing caching strategies and other solutions to improve response times.
Collaborate with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time.
Contribute to design and code reviews, offering suggestions for improvement.
Proactively share knowledge and learn from others to grow technical and soft skills.
Clojure Experience (Nice-to-Have)
Contribute to or maintain Clojure-based services if applicable.
Learn functional programming patterns and collaborate in mixed-language environments.
Documentation and Continuous Learning
Maintain clear documentation of code, architecture, and deployment processes.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of professional experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to Clojure or other functional programming languages.
Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying and scaling services.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Understanding of serverless computing environments.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Builds clean, reliable backend services and applies strong engineering practices such as TDD and code reviews.
Thinks in terms of systems and enjoys contributing to event-driven, microservice architectures.
Learns quickly, adapts well in fast-paced environments, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Develop and maintain backend servicesusing Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
- Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and industry best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative activities to ensure high code quality.
- Implement event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP).
- Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to handle real-time data.
- Collaborate on optimizing event flow for improved performance and scalability.
- Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests following TDD principles.
- Strive for high test coverage and assist in diagnosing and fixing bugs.
- Contribute to continuous improvements in testing methodologies.
- Work with senior engineers to understand microservices architecture and component interactions.
- Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions under guidance.
- Adhere to RESTful API standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
- Participate in performance monitoring and identify potential bottlenecks.
- Assist in implementing caching strategies and other solutions to improve response times.
- Collaborate with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments.
- Work closely with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time.
- Contribute to design and code reviews, offering suggestions for improvement.
- Proactively share knowledge and learn from others to grow technical and soft skills.
- Contribute to or maintain Clojure-based services if applicable.
- Learn functional programming patterns and collaborate in mixed-language environments.
- Maintain clear documentation of code, architecture, and deployment processes.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.
- Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks)
- Event-driven systems
- Messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
- Microservices architecture
- RESTful API standards
- Object-oriented programming principles
- Git
- CI/CD pipelines
- Clojure (added advantage)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in software development.
- Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
- Familiarity with building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps concepts.
- Exposure to Clojure or other functional programming languages.
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying and scaling services.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Understanding of serverless computing environments.
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Vacancy title:
Software Engineer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Ezra
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, December 29 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Software Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. You will build and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks), contribute to event-driven microservice architectures, and apply engineering best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD). You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a platform that is robust, scalable, and secure. Experience with Clojure is an added advantage but not required.
Key responsibilities:
Backend Development
Develop and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and industry best practices.
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative activities to ensure high code quality.
Event-Driven Architecture
Implement event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP).
Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to handle real-time data.
Collaborate on optimizing event flow for improved performance and scalability.
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests following TDD principles.
Strive for high test coverage and assist in diagnosing and fixing bugs.
Contribute to continuous improvements in testing methodologies.
Microservices Architecture
Work with senior engineers to understand microservices architecture and component interactions.
Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions under guidance.
Adhere to RESTful API standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
Performance and Optimization
Participate in performance monitoring and identify potential bottlenecks.
Assist in implementing caching strategies and other solutions to improve response times.
Collaborate with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time.
Contribute to design and code reviews, offering suggestions for improvement.
Proactively share knowledge and learn from others to grow technical and soft skills.
Clojure Experience (Nice-to-Have)
Contribute to or maintain Clojure-based services if applicable.
Learn functional programming patterns and collaborate in mixed-language environments.
Documentation and Continuous Learning
Maintain clear documentation of code, architecture, and deployment processes.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of professional experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to Clojure or other functional programming languages.
Experience with Docker and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying and scaling services.
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
Understanding of serverless computing environments.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
Builds clean, reliable backend services and applies strong engineering practices such as TDD and code reviews.
Thinks in terms of systems and enjoys contributing to event-driven, microservice architectures.
Learns quickly, adapts well in fast-paced environments, and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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