Backend Software Engineer at Minet Kenya

Minet is a trusted pan-African advisor that meets the uncertainties of tomorrow by delivering risk and human capital solutions today. As the largest Aon Global Network Correspondent, Minet has access to a network of over 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries as well as proprietary data, research and analytics which enable us to manage and secure the risks of tomorrow and provide clients with an unrivalled advantage.

 

Backend Software Engineer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Purpose for the Job

The Backend Developer role will focus on building scalable and efficient applications using Java. The job holder will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our core systems and applications.

Duties and Responsiblities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Java.
  • Manage 3rd party integrations with hospitals and other healthcare providers, banks, and other 3rd parties.
  • Management and optimization of database performance and structure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Write clean maintainable and efficient code.
  • Create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stay up to date and implement the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

Key Result Areas

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Java.
  • Manage 3rd party integrations with hospitals and other healthcare providers, banks, and other 3rd parties.
  • Management and optimization of database performance and structure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Write clean maintainable and efficient code.
  • Create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stay up to date and implement the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.

Key Competencies

Knowledge And Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Java (Spring boot).
  • Proven experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.
  • Strong understanding of concurrent programming and distributed systems.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, micro-services architecture, and containerisation (Docker, Kubeetes).
  • Experience with Relational Database (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) as well as Liquibase for database management.
  • Solid understanding of authentication flows (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT).
  • Understanding of event-driven programming using RabbitMQ.
  • Proficiency with version control systems (Git , Azure Devops).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Professional and Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Minet Kenya on hr.minet.co.ke to apply

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