
Senior Software Developer
Career Directions Limited (CDL) · NAIROBI, Nairobi City, Kenya
Mixed hiring record · median 28 days open
Hiring signal
Actively hiring
Posted 7 days ago · still listed on the employer's own board · How we score
All reasons
- 30% of this employer's openings are over 60 days old
In its favour
- Posted 7 days ago
- Still listed on the employer's own board
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
Create reliable, scalable, and efficient software solutions that address specific user needs and contribute to the success of the Company.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications using Laravel, React, Next.js, and C#
- Design and optimize databases using MySQL and MongoDB
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects
- Participate in code reviews and follow industry best practices for development and security
- Continuously explore new technologies and improve development practices
- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze software requirements.
- Design software architecture and create technical specifications based on the project needs.
- Develop software applications by writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Perform thorough testing and debugging of software to identify and resolve any defects or issues.
- Ensure software meets quality standards, performance requirements, and security guidelines.
- Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback on code quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, designers, and testers,to ensure effective project execution.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, programming languages, and industry trends.
- Provide support and maintenance for existing software applications as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in software development.
- Proven experience in software development, with a strong understanding of software development life cycle.
- Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and supporting complex software solutions.
- Proven experience with PHP Laravel, C#, React, and Next.js
- Strong understanding of MySQL and MongoDB database design and management
- Familiarity with API development and integration
- Experience with version control tools like Git
- Experience with web development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks) is a plus.
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL queries.
- Knowledge of software testing and debugging techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- A portfolio of personal projects or previous work experience is highly desirable.
- Candidates must have remained with at least one employer for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years, demonstrating stability and commitment in previous roles.
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