Full-Stack Software Engineer at Safaricom Kenya

Job Description

Reporting to the Technical Product Owner/IT Service Desk Manager – Service Desk Squad, the position holder will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying full-stack applications, including frontend web interfaces and backend microservices. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions while adhering to best practices in system architecture, cloud deployment, and process automation. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, staying up to date with the latest trends in full-stack development, cloud technologies, and agile delivery, while fostering innovation and efficiency within the team. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, high-performance web applications using React.
• Translate UI/UX designs into fully functional and interactive React components, ensuring consistency with design specifications and optimal user experience.
• Implement modern UI/UX design principles and accessibility best practices.
• Ensure frontend performance through techniques like lazy loading and asset optimization.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs (or GraphQL) using Spring Boot and C# .NET.
• Develop scalable, secure microservices, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval (relational and NoSQL databases).
• Optimize backend systems for scale, speed, and reliability, including database tuning and query optimization.
• Design, build, and manage robust APIs with security measures such as OAuth2 and JWT.
• Integrate with third-party services and ensure seamless data flow between systems.
• Design and implement RPA solutions using UiPath to automate key business processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and streamline workflows.
• Deploy applications on cloud platforms including OpenShift and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and automated deployment.
• Set up monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Dynatrace, ELK) for system performance and reliability.
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure management.
• Create system architecture diagrams, technical designs, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Lead discussions on architectural decisions and best practices for microservices and distributed systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply relevant innovations to the system design.
• Guide the technical development and ensure the product aligns with both business and customer needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and stakeholders, to define project scope and priorities.
• Act as a key decision-maker for technical solutions and architecture, balancing technical constraints with product goals.
• Implement security standards such as OWASP and perform regular vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure backend and frontend systems are secure, scalable, and optimized for high performance.
• Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using tools like JUnit, Mockito, and Cypress.
• Implement continuous testing frameworks to ensure code quality and minimize regression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack development.
• Proficiency in React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot (Java) and C# .NET for developing microservices and APIs.
• Experience with cloud services such as OpenShift, GCP, and AWS, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and API security (OAuth2, JWT).
• Hands-on experience with Robotic Process Automation using UiPath.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their application in efficient software design.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with OOP principles, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
• Proficiency with Git, Git-based workflows, and code collaboration tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP), application performance tuning, and database optimization.
• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Cypress), and test automation.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native applications.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana,Dynatrace, ELK stack).