Savannah Informatics Backend Developer Jobs in Kenya

Savannah Informatics Backend Developer Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

We are looking for a Backend Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application; therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

If you're dedicated and ambitious, and have a solid background in software engineering we’d like to hear from you!

Responsibilities

This individual will be responsible for:

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Developing efficient and scalable backend code, adhering to coding standards, to meet business needs

Enhancing existing backend code for optimal performance and maintainability through refactoring and optimization

Collaborating with front-end developers to seamlessly integrate user-facing elements with backend logic

Developing and maintaining unit tests, integration tests, and automated testing suites to ensure the reliability and stability of the backend codebase

Expanding software functionality by implementing new features while considering user feedback and compatibility

Evaluate and prioritize feature requests based on feasibility, impact, and alignment with the software's direction

Translating user requirements into effective technical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams

Contributing to the development of clear and comprehensive technical documentation that outlines the architecture, functionality, and usage of backend components

Implementing observability practices and proactive monitoring to ensure system health and performance

Continuously learning, sharing knowledge, and staying updated with backend development trends and technologies

Skills

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following:

Demonstrated understanding of fundamental principles

in system design to create scalable, reliable and maintainable backend solutions.

Solid understanding in backend development preferably in at least Golang/ Python

Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapping) libraries

Strong understanding of API design principles encompassing both GraphQL for flexible data querying and REST for standardized data exchange and the ability to create well-documented and efficient APIs for frontend and external services

Ability to integrate backend systems with other components and external services.

Good understanding of server-side templating languages

Basic understanding of front-end technologies

Understanding of security & compliance best practices

Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments

Familiarity with event-driven programming in Golang / Python or any other language

Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes

Experience with writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes). Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Proficient understanding of version control tools, enabling effective collaboration and code management

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Savannah Informatics Backend Developer Jobs in Kenya

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