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We currently have an exciting career opportunity for the Senior Fullstack Developer within Jubilee Life Insurance Limited. The position holder will report directly to to the Senior Manager- Digital Factory Operations. The role will be based at our Head Office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose

The Senior Full-Stack Developer is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure software solutions that support and enhance business operations and customer engagement. This role plays a critical part in driving the next phase of our digital transformation, including the development of advanced features for the customer investment portal, the migration from a monolithic to a microservices-based architecture, and the implementation of seamless integrations with core systems and payment gateways within a cloud-native AWS environment. The role requires a strong technical foundation, architectural vision, and hands-on expertise across the full technology stack. The Senior Full-Stack Developer also provides technical leadership, promotes best practices, and fosters collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities

Strategy

• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s technology strategy by delivering innovative, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Participate in solution architecture and technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance business value, system performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support the continuous improvement of software development practices, standards, and methodologies.

Functional

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality full-stack applications using approved technologies and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, design principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues while ensuring optimal system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices to improve software quality and deployment efficiency.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, API specifications, and deployment procedures.
• Provide technical support for production systems and participate in release planning and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver projects within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure all software development activities comply with organizational policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Adhere to software development governance frameworks, change management processes, and quality assurance standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while maintaining system integrity and business continuity.
• Ensure proper documentation, version control, and audit readiness for all development activities.

People and Culture

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the development team.
• Build strong working relationships with business users, product owners, architects, QA engineers, and other technology teams.
• Promote adherence to the organization’s values, code of conduct, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance team productivity and employee engagement.

Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level developers through coaching, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
• Support project planning, estimation, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive accountability for technical excellence, quality, and timely delivery of software solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices and encourage continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

Key Competencies.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Leadership and mentorship capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of asset management and investment operations.
• Agile and DevOps mindset.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance.
• High sense of accountability and ownership.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise-Grade Digital Platforms: Design, develop, and deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly digital platforms that support core asset management operations, investment workflows, and client engagement.
• Seamless System Integrations: Lead the successful integration of internal systems (e.g., portfolio management, CRM, fund administration) and third-party platforms to ensure end-to-end data flow and operational efficiency.
• Enhanced User Experience: Deliver intuitive user interfaces and responsive applications that improve the client and advisor experience across web and mobile channels.
• Operational Efficiency Gains: Develop and deploy technology solutions that automate manual processes, reduce turnaround times, and improve internal productivity.
• Technology Governance Compliance: Ensure adherence to software development best practices, coding standards, and IT governance frameworks in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal audit protocols.
• Robust Technical Documentation: Maintain comprehensive system and codebase documentation to support business continuity, knowledge transfer, and regulatory readiness.
• Team Upskilling and Capability Building: Provide technical mentorship and leadership to the development team, strengthening in-house capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Champion the adoption of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that elevate the quality, security, and agility of software delivery.
• High System Uptime and Reliability: Ensure that deployed systems meet performance, availability, and scalability benchmarks with proactive monitoring, incident response, and optimization.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified ScrumMaster)

Functional Skills:

• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, SQS/SNS).
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong expertise in back-end development using languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or Go, and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, Django, Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Demonstrable experience with API design and development (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
• Experience with payment gateway integrations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices.

Relevant Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong portfolio of successful projects
• Proven experience with microservices architecture and migrating monolithic applications to microservices.
• Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end technology solutions in agile environments.

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality full-stack applications using approved technologies and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, design principles, and software engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex application issues while ensuring optimal system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices to improve software quality and deployment efficiency.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, API specifications, and deployment procedures.
• Provide technical support for production systems and participate in release planning and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies to deliver projects within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization’s technology strategy by delivering innovative, scalable, and secure software solutions.
• Participate in solution architecture and technology roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements that enhance business value, system performance, and operational efficiency.
• Support the continuous improvement of software development practices, standards, and methodologies.
• Ensure all software development activities comply with organizational policies, security standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Apply secure coding practices and ensure solutions meet data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Adhere to software development governance frameworks, change management processes, and quality assurance standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks while maintaining system integrity and business continuity.
• Ensure proper documentation, version control, and audit readiness for all development activities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the development team.
• Build strong working relationships with business users, product owners, architects, QA engineers, and other technology teams.
• Promote adherence to the organization’s values, code of conduct, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance team productivity and employee engagement.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior and mid-level developers through coaching, mentoring, and code reviews.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to architectural and design decisions.
• Support project planning, estimation, prioritization, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive accountability for technical excellence, quality, and timely delivery of software solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices and encourage continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Leadership and mentorship capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of asset management and investment operations.
• Agile and DevOps mindset.
• Attention to detail and quality assurance.
• High sense of accountability and ownership.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, SQS/SNS).
• Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong expertise in back-end development using languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or Go, and associated frameworks (e.g., Express, Django, Spring Boot).
• Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL, e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB).
• Demonstrable experience with API design and development (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
• Experience with payment gateway integrations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern DevOps practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified ScrumMaster)