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<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-09-25T09:47:28+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='name' style='display:none'>Nathan Digital</div>
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<div itemprop='addressLocality' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='addressRegion' style='display:none'>Nairobi</div>
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<div itemprop='industry' style='display:none'>Computer Software</div>
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<div itemprop='validThrough' style='display:none'>2025-10-08T17:00:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='workHours' style='display:none'>8</div>
<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Backend Developer</strong> to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure optimal performance, and drive innovation in our backend architecture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using <strong>Node.js and Express.js</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Architect and implement data models with <strong>MongoDB</strong> and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and optimize <strong>RESTful APIs</strong> to support front-end and third-party integrations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the design and implementation of <strong>microservices architecture</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize <strong>Docker</strong> and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure backend systems follow <strong>security best practices</strong> and industry standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write <strong>clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience as a <strong>Backend Developer</strong>, with at least <strong>[X years]</strong> in Node.js and Express.js.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of <strong>MongoDB</strong> and NoSQL data modeling.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience in designing <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of <strong>microservices architecture</strong> and <strong>Docker</strong> containerization.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>version control systems</strong> (Git, Bitbucket).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD tools and deployment strategies</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of <strong>application security</strong> and best practices in backend development.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>cloud platforms</strong> (AWS, GCP, Azure).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>message queues</strong> (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of <strong>testing frameworks</strong> (e.g., Mocha, Jest).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong>.</span></li>
</ul></div>
<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
Architect and implement data models with MongoDB and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.
Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support front-end and third-party integrations.
Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices architecture.
Utilize Docker and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.
Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
Ensure backend systems follow security best practices and industry standards.
Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code.
Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Proven experience as a Backend Developer, with at least [X years] in Node.js and Express.js.
Strong knowledge of MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling.
Hands-on experience in designing RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and Docker containerization.
Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment strategies.
Understanding of application security and best practices in backend development.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jest).
Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>36</div>
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<div itemprop='identifier' style='display:none'>JOB-68d50fb022a4c</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Senior Backend Developer</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Computer Software, Category: Computer & IT]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />Nathan Digital</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Wednesday, October 8 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Thursday, September 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Backend Developer</strong> to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure optimal performance, and drive innovation in our backend architecture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using <strong>Node.js and Express.js</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Architect and implement data models with <strong>MongoDB</strong> and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and optimize <strong>RESTful APIs</strong> to support front-end and third-party integrations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the design and implementation of <strong>microservices architecture</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize <strong>Docker</strong> and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure backend systems follow <strong>security best practices</strong> and industry standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write <strong>clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience as a <strong>Backend Developer</strong>, with at least <strong>[X years]</strong> in Node.js and Express.js.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of <strong>MongoDB</strong> and NoSQL data modeling.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience in designing <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of <strong>microservices architecture</strong> and <strong>Docker</strong> containerization.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>version control systems</strong> (Git, Bitbucket).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD tools and deployment strategies</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of <strong>application security</strong> and best practices in backend development.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>cloud platforms</strong> (AWS, GCP, Azure).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>message queues</strong> (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of <strong>testing frameworks</strong> (e.g., Mocha, Jest).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong>.</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 36</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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<div itemprop='title' style='display:none'>Senior Backend Developer</div>
<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-09-25T09:47:28+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='name' style='display:none'>Nathan Digital</div>
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<div itemprop='url' style='display:none'>https://www.greatkenyanjobs.com/employers/company-detail/company-Nathan-Digital-7984/nav-42</div>
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<div itemprop='addressRegion' style='display:none'>Nairobi</div>
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<div itemprop='addressCountry' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
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<div itemprop='validThrough' style='display:none'>2025-10-08T17:00:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='applicantLocationRequirements' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
<div itemprop='workHours' style='display:none'>8</div>
<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Backend Developer</strong> to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure optimal performance, and drive innovation in our backend architecture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using <strong>Node.js and Express.js</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Architect and implement data models with <strong>MongoDB</strong> and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and optimize <strong>RESTful APIs</strong> to support front-end and third-party integrations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the design and implementation of <strong>microservices architecture</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize <strong>Docker</strong> and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure backend systems follow <strong>security best practices</strong> and industry standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write <strong>clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience as a <strong>Backend Developer</strong>, with at least <strong>[X years]</strong> in Node.js and Express.js.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of <strong>MongoDB</strong> and NoSQL data modeling.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience in designing <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of <strong>microservices architecture</strong> and <strong>Docker</strong> containerization.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>version control systems</strong> (Git, Bitbucket).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD tools and deployment strategies</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of <strong>application security</strong> and best practices in backend development.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>cloud platforms</strong> (AWS, GCP, Azure).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>message queues</strong> (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of <strong>testing frameworks</strong> (e.g., Mocha, Jest).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong>.</span></li>
</ul></div>
<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
Architect and implement data models with MongoDB and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.
Build and optimize RESTful APIs to support front-end and third-party integrations.
Contribute to the design and implementation of microservices architecture.
Utilize Docker and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.
Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.
Ensure backend systems follow security best practices and industry standards.
Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code.
Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.
Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Proven experience as a Backend Developer, with at least [X years] in Node.js and Express.js.
Strong knowledge of MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling.
Hands-on experience in designing RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture and Docker containerization.
Experience with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and deployment strategies.
Understanding of application security and best practices in backend development.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Mocha, Jest).
Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.</div>
<div itemprop='educationRequirements' itemscope itemtype='http://schema.org/EducationalOccupationalCredential' style='display:none'>
<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
</div>
<div itemprop='experienceRequirements' itemscope itemtype='http://schema.org/OccupationalExperienceRequirements' style='display:none'>
<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>36</div>
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<div itemprop='identifier' style='display:none'>JOB-68d50fb022a4c</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Senior Backend Developer</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Computer Software, Category: Computer & IT]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />Nathan Digital</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Wednesday, October 8 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Thursday, September 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Senior Backend Developer</strong> to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure optimal performance, and drive innovation in our backend architecture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using <strong>Node.js and Express.js</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Architect and implement data models with <strong>MongoDB</strong> and ensure efficient handling of large-scale datasets.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Build and optimize <strong>RESTful APIs</strong> to support front-end and third-party integrations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to the design and implementation of <strong>microservices architecture</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Utilize <strong>Docker</strong> and other containerization tools for deployment and scalability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> to streamline development, testing, and deployment processes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure backend systems follow <strong>security best practices</strong> and industry standards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write <strong>clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver solutions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing backend systems.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Skills & Qualifications</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience as a <strong>Backend Developer</strong>, with at least <strong>[X years]</strong> in Node.js and Express.js.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of <strong>MongoDB</strong> and NoSQL data modeling.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience in designing <strong>RESTful APIs</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Solid understanding of <strong>microservices architecture</strong> and <strong>Docker</strong> containerization.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>version control systems</strong> (Git, Bitbucket).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>CI/CD tools and deployment strategies</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of <strong>application security</strong> and best practices in backend development.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a <strong>fast-paced environment</strong>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with <strong>cloud platforms</strong> (AWS, GCP, Azure).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with <strong>message queues</strong> (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of <strong>testing frameworks</strong> (e.g., Mocha, Jest).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in <strong>Agile/Scrum environments</strong>.</span></li>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 36</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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Job Info
Job Category:
Computer/ IT jobs in Kenya
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, October 9 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted:
25-09-2025
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
25-09-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
25-09-2099
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