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Information Technology · Full-time

Recruitment agency · The Global Talent Co. Kenya

Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Employer not disclosed by The Global Talent Co.

KenyaSenior · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 12 Nov 2026
Software development workspace with a laptop and notebook overlooking Nairobi.

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About this role

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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.

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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.

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