Software Engineer II
2025-07-03T11:35:36+00:00
SunCulture Kenya Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering
2025-07-15T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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About the Role
- As a Software Engineer II at Sun Culture, you will be instrumental in advancing our software solutions, ensuring their scalability, performance, and reliability. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our technology stack and support the successful deployment of new software features. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of smallholder farmers across Africa through the continuous improvement of our innovative products.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using modern frameworks and technologies. Provide technical expertise and contribute to high-quality, maintainable code.
- System Architecture and Performance Optimization: Work with the architecture team to develop scalable, maintainable software architectures. Optimize application performance and address any bottlenecks and issues.
- Code Review, Testing, and CI/CD: Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices. Develop unit and integration tests. Manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for smooth integration and deployment.
- Cloud and Containerization Management: Develop and manage cloud-based applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams such as QA, DevOps, and product management to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Actively participate in agile squads to meet squad goals.
- Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of software design, implementation, and testing processes.
- Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends, continuously evaluating new technologies for potential adoption.
- IoT and Firmware Development (Desirable): Exposure to IoT firmware development is a plus.
Tech Stack
- JavaScript Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React
- Backend: Python Fast API, AWS Gateway and Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk
- Databases: AWS RDS for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Redis
- Messaging: Kafka
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitHub
- Mobile: React Native for Android
- Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Does this sound like you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.
- Expertise in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, TypeScript, React) and backend development (Python, AWS Lambda).
- Strong experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Solid experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Experience with IoT firmware development is a plus.
Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using modern frameworks and technologies. Provide technical expertise and contribute to high-quality, maintainable code. System Architecture and Performance Optimization: Work with the architecture team to develop scalable, maintainable software architectures. Optimize application performance and address any bottlenecks and issues. Code Review, Testing, and CI/CD: Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices. Develop unit and integration tests. Manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for smooth integration and deployment. Cloud and Containerization Management: Develop and manage cloud-based applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams such as QA, DevOps, and product management to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Actively participate in agile squads to meet squad goals. Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of software design, implementation, and testing processes. Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends, continuously evaluating new technologies for potential adoption. IoT and Firmware Development (Desirable): Exposure to IoT firmware development is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. At least 4 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software. Expertise in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, TypeScript, React) and backend development (Python, AWS Lambda). Strong experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices. Solid experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement. Experience with IoT firmware development is a plus.
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Vacancy title:
Software Engineer II
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
SunCulture Kenya Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 15 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the Role
- As a Software Engineer II at Sun Culture, you will be instrumental in advancing our software solutions, ensuring their scalability, performance, and reliability. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our technology stack and support the successful deployment of new software features. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of smallholder farmers across Africa through the continuous improvement of our innovative products.
Key Responsibilities
- Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using modern frameworks and technologies. Provide technical expertise and contribute to high-quality, maintainable code.
- System Architecture and Performance Optimization: Work with the architecture team to develop scalable, maintainable software architectures. Optimize application performance and address any bottlenecks and issues.
- Code Review, Testing, and CI/CD: Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices. Develop unit and integration tests. Manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for smooth integration and deployment.
- Cloud and Containerization Management: Develop and manage cloud-based applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams such as QA, DevOps, and product management to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Actively participate in agile squads to meet squad goals.
- Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of software design, implementation, and testing processes.
- Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends, continuously evaluating new technologies for potential adoption.
- IoT and Firmware Development (Desirable): Exposure to IoT firmware development is a plus.
Tech Stack
- JavaScript Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React
- Backend: Python Fast API, AWS Gateway and Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk
- Databases: AWS RDS for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Redis
- Messaging: Kafka
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitHub
- Mobile: React Native for Android
- Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
Does this sound like you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.
- Expertise in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, TypeScript, React) and backend development (Python, AWS Lambda).
- Strong experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Solid experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Experience with IoT firmware development is a plus.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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