Information Technology · Full-time
Recruitment agency · The Global Talent Co. KenyaSenior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
Employer not disclosed by The Global Talent Co.

Published by employer
About this role
This plain-English summary was prepared by work.ke from the original advert. Confirm all details on the source before applying.
Role overview
A German AI-focused start-up is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) to work remotely from Kenya. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who has worked in start-ups or scale-ups and can manage product development from start to finish.
Read full role
What you will do
- Own product features from initial discussion through to production, including user interface development.
- Translate unclear business problems into clear technical plans and deliver initial versions quickly, then improve them.
- Develop and manage the AI pipeline, including prompt engineering and cost control.
- Establish and maintain AI evaluation practices like prompt quality and model selection.
- Monitor and troubleshoot the live production environment using tools such as Sentry and CloudWatch.
- Make decisions on system architecture, code quality, engineering standards, and the technical roadmap.
- Design user-friendly interfaces to support grant writers and improve application submission processes.
Requirements
- At least 2 years in a senior engineering role with experience owning products or major features end-to-end.
- Experience in start-up or scale-up environments handling unclear business problems and delivering solutions rapidly.
- Several years of professional experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, including JSONB, query performance, and migrations.
- Proficiency across the full stack including Next.js, React Query, Express, BullMQ, and AWS infrastructure (ECS, RDS).
- Practical experience building and operating AI pipelines in production beyond just API calls.
- Familiarity with AI-native tools like Claude Code or Cursor as part of daily work.
- Fluent written and spoken English with the ability to explain technical trade-offs simply to non-technical colleagues.
- High ownership and ability to work independently without detailed direction.
Benefits
The advert mentions competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive remote work culture.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before the closing date, which the employer has not published.