Job description
Our mission
JUMO is motivated by an ambitious purpose to radically advance financial inclusion so that individuals and entrepreneurs in emerging markets can have equal access to services that meet their needs and empower communities. We’re inspired by the exceptional people that we work with and we are looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our team in Nairobi.
About You
You’ve been a mentor and a leader on a high performing, multi-disciplinary team, but also a mentee with a growth mindset
You have a passion for collaborating in cross-functional teams, delivering quality code, and implementing high-volume/low-latency systems
You value high-quality feedback loops to help you continuously improve
You can tell a great story about working and evolving in an Agile environment and living software as a craft.
Backend Tech Stack
Language: Kotlin
Framework: Spring Boot
Data sources: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis
Infrastructure: Terraform, Kubernetes, AWS
Paradigms: Domain-Driven Design, Event-Driven Architectures, Serverless
Key Requirements
BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
8+ years of experience designing, developing and testing software
Hands-on experience with the design and development of high volume, highly reliable services.
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