Java Developer in Nairobi
About the role:
We are searching high and low for our next Java Developer to join our world-class team. We are looking for individuals at a Junior, Intermediate and Senior level.
What will you be doing?
- Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high availability and performance
- Create well-designed, testable, efficient code
- Participate in all phases of the development lifecycle
- Assist in the preparation and production of releases of software components
- Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
- Investigate alternatives and technologies and present them for architectural review, in order to support continuous improvement
Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years' experience of working on a Java Developer position
- Software engineering: Capable of designing software solutions with clean code and SOLID principles
- Ability to communicate (both verbal and written) with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Java 8 or higher
- Java web frameworks (E.g. Play, Spring)
- Relational and/or NOSQL datastores
- Experience with various webservice architecture, with a focus on REST
- Linux
- Have worked in an agile team as a developer
- Distributed Version Control – Mercurial or Git
Java Developer in Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya is quickly establishing itself as a major tech hub in Africa, with a growing community of software developers. As the capital city of Kenya and a major economic hub, Nairobi is attracting investment from both local and international tech companies, leading to a high demand for skilled software developers. This has resulted in a booming job market for developers, with numerous opportunities in both established companies and startups.Some of the most sought-after software developer jobs in Nairobi include mobile app development, web development, software engineering, and data science. Kenyan developers are also increasingly working on projects related to fintech, e-commerce, and healthtech, as these industries are rapidly expanding in Kenya and across Africa. The Kenyan government has also been supportive of the tech industry, providing tax incentives and other forms of support to attract investment and promote innovation. This has created an environment in which software developers can thrive, with access to the resources and support they need to build successful careers in the tech industry.
