Information Technology · Full-time
Official sourceSenior Backend Engineer - Mobility
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About this role
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Role overview
M-KOPA is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer for its Mobility division. This full-time role is open to candidates based in Nairobi, Cape Town, Lagos, Kampala, Accra, or Johannesburg. It is suited for experienced developers passionate about building scalable backend systems that support clean and affordable transport solutions across Africa.
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What you will do
- Build event-driven microservices using C#/.NET.
- Make architecture decisions and monitor production environments.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure using Kubernetes and Docker.
- Implement observability and monitoring with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Apply DevOps practices including automated testing and continuous delivery.
- Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code to enhance development speed.
Requirements
- Strong experience in C# .NET development.
- Experience with event-driven systems such as Service Bus, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
- Knowledge of microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with Azure or other cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
- Experience with containerisation and orchestration tools including Kubernetes and Docker.
- Competence in observability tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
- Expertise in testing and deployment processes.
- A DevOps culture mindset.
- Experience working with AI coding tools, preferably Claude Code.
Benefits
This is a permanent position offering a benefits package that includes a bonus, growth shares, and an on-call allowance. The role is fully remote within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones and includes professional development, coaching, flexible working, and well-being support.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date, which has not been published.