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Recruitment agency · Pavago KenyaSenior Full Stack Developer
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Role overview
A client represented by Pavago is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to work remotely from Kenya. The role involves building and scaling web applications using technologies like React, Node.js, and AWS. It suits experienced developers who enjoy working across the full technology stack and collaborating with teams in a remote, US business hours environment.
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What you will do
- Write production-ready code for front-end applications, back-end APIs, and database architecture.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
- Improve application performance, maintainability, and scalability.
- Build responsive user interfaces using React, Angular, or Vue.js with state management tools like Redux or Vuex.
- Design and develop RESTful APIs and GraphQL services with secure authentication and authorization.
- Maintain and optimize databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, including caching strategies with Redis.
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure 80% or higher test coverage and participate in peer code reviews.
- Deploy applications using CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers and contribute to architecture and technical planning.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience in full stack software development.
- Strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and building scalable production APIs.
- Familiarity with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
- Excellent English communication skills and ability to collaborate remotely.
- Preferred experience with SaaS or product-based applications, Docker, Terraform, microservices, serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure.
- Preferred experience in high-growth startup environments.
Benefits
This is a full-time remote position with opportunities for career progression into roles such as Tech Lead, Staff Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Solutions Architect. The advert does not specify salary or other benefits.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application. After applying, you will receive an invitation to record a 3–5 minute introductory video via Spark Hire, which completes your application. The employer has not published a closing date.