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Zeraki is all about using technology to solve some of the toughest challenges encountered in providing quality education in Africa. Our cutting edge solutions, provide insights that enable informed decision making, provide access to quality instruction and take the stress out of everyday administrative tasks.
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Gross Salary
About the Role
- We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Software Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced developers across the full stack, contributing to the design and implementation of both user-facing interfaces and scalable backend services. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates who are passionate about end-to-end development and eager to learn in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
Requirements
Required Skills (product-specific)
- Zeraki Analytics
- Strong understanding of Java and Spring Boot for Backend development and TypeScript/Angular for frontend development
- A high-level understanding of Education systems and exam grading
- Zeraki Finance
- A high-level understanding of accounting concepts (and FinTech in general)
- Strong understanding of Java and Spring Boot for Backend development and TypeScript/Angular for frontend development
- Zeraki Flow
- A high-level understanding of helpdesk/user-support tools and functionality
- Strong understanding of Java and Spring Boot for Backend development and TypeScript/Angular for frontend development
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
General Requirements (What We’re Looking For)
- Strong foundational knowledge in computer science and software development
- Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, etc.)
- Strong understanding of software engineering concepts (e.g., APIs, databases, version control)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- A genuine passion for building technology that creates real-world impact
What we offer
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued.
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Gross Salary
About the Role
- As a Mid-Level Java Backend Engineer, you will play an essential role in building the core systems that power Zeraki’s products across Africa. You are an established professional—capable of independently handling significant project components, improving our codebase, and ensuring our backend systems are scalable, reliable, and secure.
- This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a high-growth environment, loves solving complex backend challenges, and is eager to contribute to Zeraki’s mission of transforming education through technology. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and help shape engineering best practices as Zeraki expands regionally and globally.
Scope & Impact
- Own and deliver critical backend components that directly impact product performance and user experience.
- Influence architectural decisions and system design as we scale to millions of learners and institutions.
- Improve team standards, engineering processes, and system reliability.
- Support production environments and ensure smooth, uninterrupted platform operations.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Backend Engineering & System Design
- Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
- Lead segments of backend feature development, with minimal supervision.
- Refactor and optimize existing systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
- Contribute to Zeraki’s engineering standards, code review guidelines, and documentation practices.
- Participate in architectural discussions and begin to specialize in selected backend domains (e.g., distributed systems, integrations, messaging).
Production Operations & Quality Assurance
- Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of services in production environments.
- Ensure high availability and reliability of backend systems through proactive monitoring and incident response.
- Write and maintain comprehensive test coverage, including unit, integration, and performance tests.
Productivity & Execution
- Manage multiple tasks or project streams simultaneously with minimal oversight.
- Deliver project components that meet specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Bring efficiency to workflows, identifying blockers early and proposing practical solutions.
Problem Solving & Innovation
- Independently troubleshoot complex backend issues, from logic errors to system bottlenecks.
- Anticipate future system constraints and contribute forward-looking improvements.
- Introduce innovative ideas to improve reliability, security, and developer productivity.
Collaboration & Mentorship
- Mentor junior engineers, assisting them with code reviews, debugging, and best practices.
- Work seamlessly with Product, QA, CX, and Ops teams to deliver high-quality features.
- Communicate clearly and contextually during project discussions, sprint reviews, and architecture sessions.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
- 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with Java backend development.
- Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, and experience building RESTful or microservices architectures.
- Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
- Ability to handle complex technical challenges independently.
Mindset & Working Style
- A builder who enjoys creating scalable, resilient systems.
- A proactive problem solver who anticipates issues before they escalate.
- A team player who values collaboration, clarity, and accountability.
- Passionate about education and aligned with Zeraki’s mission to transform learning across Africa.
What we offer
- The opportunity to shape the next generation of education technology in Africa
- A dynamic, purpose-driven team committed to impact and innovation.
- Growth pathways within a fast-scaling engineering organization.
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Hybrid/remote work options to support work-life balance.
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Gross Salary
- KES 35,000 - 45,000 plus commissions
About the Role
- We’re looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools in Kenya. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
- If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for education and EdTech.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with schools.
- A self-starter with a drive to succeed and exceed targets. You will need to work long hours, nights, or weekends.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Grit: Not every lead will be a sale. You should be able to bounce back if you lose a sale.
- No prior experience required, but any sales, marketing, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued
go to method of application »
Gross Salary
- KES 35,000 - 45,000 plus commissions
About the Role
- We’re looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools in Kenya. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
- If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for education and EdTech.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with schools.
- A self-starter with a drive to succeed and exceed targets. You will need to work long hours, nights, or weekends.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Grit: Not every lead will be a sale. You should be able to bounce back if you lose a sale.
- No prior experience required, but any sales, marketing, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued
go to method of application »
Gross Salary
- KES 35,000 - 45,000 plus commissions
About the Role
- We’re looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools in Kenya. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
- If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for education and EdTech.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with schools.
- A self-starter with a drive to succeed and exceed targets. You will need to work long hours, nights, or weekends.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Grit: Not every lead will be a sale. You should be able to bounce back if you lose a sale.
- No prior experience required, but any sales, marketing, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued
go to method of application »
Gross Salary
- KES 35,000 - 45,000 plus commissions
About the Role
- We’re looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools in Kenya. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
- If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for education and EdTech.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with schools.
- A self-starter with a drive to succeed and exceed targets. You will need to work long hours, nights, or weekends.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Grit: Not every lead will be a sale. You should be able to bounce back if you lose a sale.
- No prior experience required, but any sales, marketing, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued
go to method of application »
Gross Salary
- KES 35,000 - 45,000 plus commissions
About the Role
- We’re looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools in Kenya. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
- If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for education and EdTech.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships with schools.
- A self-starter with a drive to succeed and exceed targets. You will need to work long hours, nights, or weekends.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Grit: Not every lead will be a sale. You should be able to bounce back if you lose a sale.
- No prior experience required, but any sales, marketing, or customer service experience will be advantageous.
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued
go to method of application »
Zeraki is looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools across the country. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
- Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
- Available full-time for the entire 4-month program duration
- Able to commit fully to the internship for 4 months (non-extendable)
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued.
go to method of application »
Zeraki is looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools across the country. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
- Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
- Available full-time for the entire 4-month program duration
- Able to commit fully to the internship for 4 months (non-extendable)
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued.
go to method of application »
Zeraki is looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools across the country. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
- Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
- Available full-time for the entire 4-month program duration
- Able to commit fully to the internship for 4 months (non-extendable)
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued.
go to method of application »
Zeraki is looking for smart, driven, and gritty individuals to sell educational technology products to schools across the country. The job will involve onboarding new customers, supporting existing customers and gathering feedback to inform strategies for high customer satisfaction, sustaining Zeraki's dominance as the leading Edtech brand in Africa.
If you’re passionate about transforming education in Africa and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
- Be in your 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of study
- Must be returning to school to finish your course after the internship
- Available full-time for the entire 4-month program duration
- Able to commit fully to the internship for 4 months (non-extendable)
What we offer
- A steppingstone into the exciting world of EdTech sales, with ample growth opportunities.
- A chance to contribute to a mission-driven company that's making a real difference in education across Africa.
- A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your input is valued.
Method of Application
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