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Home Jobs Nairobi Lead Backend Engineer – Elixir Specialist

Lead Backend Engineer – Elixir Specialist

Jobs Kenya

Full Time Nairobi
Nairobi
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Posted June 17, 2026

The position

As a member of our collaborative engineering team, you will work alongside professionals specializing in Frontend, Backend, SRE, and QA, contributing to cross-functional development groups focused on dedicated verticals.

This position is available across multiple teams, with the specific team assignment determined during the interview process based on both organizational requirements and your professional preferences.

For all teams, your role will involve developing tools, APIs, and integrations to enhance the functionality of one of our products.

Our backend infrastructure leverages Elixir and Phoenix, supported by a Postgres database, while our frontend is developed using React and Next.js. GitLab serves as our comprehensive platform for version control, issue tracking, and CI/CD processes. Hosting for our applications is provided by AWS, with deployments fully dependent on our CI pipeline, enabling multiple daily releases.

This position provides opportunities for professional growth, competitive compensation, and a collaborative work environment. You will have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, develop new skills, and advance your career within a dynamic team. Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional initiatives, analyzing data to drive decision-making, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Additionally, familiarity with industry-specific tools and a commitment to continuous learning are highly valued.

Solving intricate yet purposeful challenges will empower individuals and organizations to reside and function seamlessly across any global destination.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s trajectory—with our organization still in its formative stages, the contributions you make today will have a compounding effect as we scale and mature.

You will enjoy significant autonomy in structuring both your work and personal schedule, as the role does not require adherence to daily standups, recurring meetings, or other routine ceremonies.

This role offers a highly competitive salary, equity incentives, flexible paid time off, along with a robust package of additional benefits and perks.

We value a collaborative and compassionate workplace that encourages you to question conventional wisdom and drive innovative solutions.

A skilled group of seasoned engineers dedicated to fostering your career advancement and providing unwavering support.

What you bring

Professional experience in a relevant field is required.

Accomplished expertise in core engineering principles alongside a proven history of delivering production systems characterized by robust security, unwavering reliability, and seamless scalability.

Experienced in developing and implementing agentic or automation workflows—or comparable systems—and enhancing their efficiency through iterative improvements.

You must demonstrate strong system thinking capabilities, which include defining precise specifications, breaking down complex plans into manageable components, implementing verification processes, and ensuring quality through continuous follow-up.

Seeking expertise in PostgreSQL or an equivalent relational database system, with proficiency in database design, query optimization, and performance tuning. Candidates should possess hands-on experience in managing large-scale databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Familiarity with SQL standards, stored procedures, and backup/recovery strategies is essential. Additionally, knowledge of database migration, replication, and disaster recovery protocols is highly desirable. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are required to support critical database infrastructure.

Skilled in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or comparable tools is required.

Exhibits exceptional proficiency in automation, artificial intelligence, and AI fluency.

Nice to have

Seeking a proficient Kubernetes Administrator to oversee container orchestration, ensuring seamless deployment, scaling, and management of applications within a distributed system. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Kubernetes architecture, including cluster setup, configuration, and maintenance, alongside strong proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker. Responsibilities include designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, monitoring cluster performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resource utilization. Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IAC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible, is highly desirable. Additionally, the role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to align Kubernetes solutions with organizational objectives, while adhering to security best practices and compliance standards.

Experienced professionals proficient in Docker are sought to design, implement, and oversee containerized solutions, ensuring seamless deployment, scalability, and security across development, testing, and production environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in containerization principles, familiarity with Docker Compose for multi-container applications, and the ability to optimize images for efficiency and performance. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining Docker environments, troubleshooting container-related issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate containerized workflows into CI/CD pipelines. A deep understanding of Docker networking, storage, and security best practices is essential, along with expertise in monitoring and logging tools to maintain system reliability. Candidates should hold relevant certifications, such as Docker Certified Associate, and demonstrate hands-on experience in production-grade container deployments.

We seek a skilled professional with extensive experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to architect, deploy, and manage scalable cloud solutions. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in core AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS, along with proficiency in automation tools like CloudFormation and Terraform. Responsibilities include designing and implementing secure, high-performance cloud infrastructures, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, the role requires strong troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and efficiency. A deep understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions like CloudWatch is highly desirable.

We seek a skilled Next.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications leveraging the Next.js framework. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in building dynamic user interfaces, optimizing page load speeds, and ensuring responsive design across various devices. Responsibilities include implementing server-side rendering (SSR), managing API integrations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions. Proficiency in React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frontend tooling is essential, alongside a strong understanding of state management and performance best practices. Familiarity with Next.js features such as static site generation (SSG), image optimization, and middleware is highly advantageous.

We are seeking a skilled developer proficient in React, Vue, or Angular to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with at least one of these modern JavaScript frameworks, along with a strong understanding of component-based architecture and state management. Responsibilities include designing and developing responsive user interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate front-end solutions, and optimizing applications for performance and scalability. Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, familiarity with RESTful APIs or GraphQL, and experience with version control systems like Git are required. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Oversee a range of critical responsibilities to ensure operational excellence and organizational success. Develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive efficiency, innovation, and growth across key business functions. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Collaborate with senior leadership to align business objectives with actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Monitor performance metrics, analyze trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize processes and enhance productivity. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development among team members. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards while mitigating risks and resolving challenges proactively.

Spearhead the execution of critical team-based projects and engage actively in collaborative cross-team efforts focused on Remote’s HR and Payroll solutions.

Engage collaboratively in the team’s product development initiatives by offering constructive feedback and proposing innovative solutions to identified challenges. Leverage technical knowledge and experience to recommend enhancements that elevate product performance and user experience.

Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the team’s area of expertise, encompassing both product development and engineering perspectives.

Deliver constructive feedback during code review processes to enhance software quality and ensure adherence to established coding standards and best practices.

Assist in enhancing and maintaining the collective codebase, ensuring adherence to best practices and collaborative standards.

Resolve technical and operational challenges by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to ensure seamless functionality and optimal performance.

Engage in cross-functional initiatives, including support rotations, recruitment processes, and RFC discussions, among other activities.

Offer expert mentorship and direction to fellow engineers to foster their professional growth and technical development.

Investigate, propose, and contribute to the implementation of enhancements for our platform to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

Design interfaces with a focus on performance optimization, accessibility standards, and intuitive API design to ensure seamless user interactions and robust functionality.

Redefine the engineering workflow to integrate autonomous agents as the foundational execution layer for delivering work.

Propose and implement end-to-end agentic workflows—spanning specification, planning, execution, and verification—to accelerate delivery of outcomes.

Develop modular, reusable agentic workflows and foundational components within the codebase, enabling teams to efficiently deploy them across various domains.

Employ verification loops—such as tests, checks, evaluations, and guardrails—to systematically confirm that results are accurate, secure, reliable, and scalable.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

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