Engineering

Backend Engineer

Nairobi / RemoteFull-timePosted 1 week agoCompetitive + Equity

About This Role

Join our backend team to design and build the APIs and services that power our AI products. You'll work with modern technologies including Go, Python, and cloud-native tools to create scalable, reliable systems that handle millions of requests.

What You'll Do

Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices
Build scalable data pipelines and event-driven architectures
Optimize database queries and system performance
Implement security best practices and authentication systems
Write comprehensive tests and documentation
Participate in on-call rotation and incident response

What We're Looking For

3+ years of backend development experience
Proficiency in Go, Python, or similar languages
Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues
Understanding of API design principles and RESTful patterns
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Nice to Have

Experience with GraphQL
Knowledge of financial systems or FinTech
Experience with gRPC and protocol buffers
Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Interested in this role?

Apply now and our team will reach out within 5 business days.

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What We Offer

Competitive salary with equity options
Comprehensive health insurance
Remote-first with flexible hours
Annual learning budget

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