Fullstack Developer at - Nairobi, Kenya - Workforce Africa

Description

Workforce Africa is a HR solutions provider dedicated in the provision of Human Resource Management services across Africa. Our MISSION is to deliver Business Growth by leveraging on Talent.

Job Summary:
We are a leading global payment service provider dedicated to delivering secure, efficient, and innovative payment solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with expertise in cloud-native application development to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, experience in financial services, and a passion for creating scalable, resilient, and secure solutions.

As a Full Stack Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge payment platforms that meet the demands of our global clientele.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
Build robust backend services and APIs to support high-volume transaction processing and data management.
Develop responsive and intuitive user interfaces utilizing front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
Implement secure authentication, authorization, and data encryption mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information.
Optimize application performance and scalability through continuous integration, automated testing, and infrastructure as code.
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the entire software stack, from front-end UI to backend services.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in cloud computing and financial technology.

Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Key qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role, with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in cloud-native application development.

Expertise in frontend development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks/libraries like React, Angular, or

Strong proficiency in backend development using languages such as Java, Python, or Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with WebLogic and Oracle database systems.
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, data modeling, and ORM frameworks.
Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, JavaScript, programming languages.
Knowledge of security best practices, encryption algorithms, and authentication/authorization protocols.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Prior experience in the financial services industry or payment processing domain is highly desirable.


What you can expect:
A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above[1]average results