Safaricom Kenya is looking to strengthen its engineering team with a skilled and passionate Backend Engineer. Reporting to the Solutions Engineering Lead, this role is perfect for developers who enjoy building powerful backend systems that support large-scale, enterprise-grade applications.
This position focuses heavily on backend development but also values engineers who have a wider understanding of full-stack workflows. If you thrive in designing scalable systems, building APIs, and optimizing backend services, this role offers an exciting opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
As a Backend Engineer at Safaricom Kenya, you will be responsible for:
Backend Development & API Engineering
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Designing, building, testing, deploying, and managing scalable backend services and APIs.
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Writing clean, secure, and maintainable code for backend components.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Working closely with product owners, technical leads, and fellow engineers to deliver features on schedule.
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Supporting frontend teams during integrations and prototypes.
Technical Leadership & Best Practices
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Providing mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level engineers.
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Participating in architectural discussions and influencing system design.
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Championing DevSecOps, CI/CD, and engineering excellence across the team.
Performance, Monitoring & Automation
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Ensuring backend systems are resilient, high-performing, and fault-tolerant.
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Contributing to the automation of enterprise workflows, including sales and onboarding processes.
Testing & Continuous Improvement
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Engaging in code reviews, refactoring, testing, and improving system reliability.
Required Qualifications
To qualify for this role, candidates should have:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related discipline.
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3+ years of hands-on software development experience in a dynamic environment.
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Strong programming experience in Java or Kotlin (Spring Boot preferred). Bonus experience with C#, Python, or related languages.
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Knowledge and experience with microservices architecture, API design, and service orchestration.
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Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, stored procedures, and messaging/streaming systems.
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Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, WSDL, XSD, and common integration patterns.
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Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including serverless technologies and containerization tools.
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Experience using DevSecOps tools like Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, JMeter, etc.
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Comfort working in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Solid foundations in algorithms, data structures, and analytical problem-solving.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the Safaricom recruitment portal:
🔗 egjd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
If you’re a backend engineer who’s passionate about building high-impact systems, Safaricom offers the perfect place to grow your skills and work on transformative digital solutions.
