Senior Software Developer - Java (Springboot)

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Senior Developer - Java (Springboot) Department: Software Engineering Reports to: Head of Technology Direct Reports: None Location: Nairobi Kenya Job Purpose We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot) preferably in a fintech industry to join our fast-paced and innovative engineering team. In this role, you will design and build scalable, resilient backend services and play a critical part in the evolution of our cloud-native platform. Key Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy backend services using Java (Spring Boot) Build and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes and docker Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as CircleCI, ArgoCD, or Jenkins Implement scalable and secure systems on AWS Work with both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, frontend engineers, and product teams Write clean, testable, and efficient code following best practices Contribute to system design and architecture discussions Requirements Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with Java and Spring Boot. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field Proficient in unit testing using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito (This is a must have). Experience with AWS services in a production environment. Proficient in at least one CI/CD tool: CircleCI, ArgoCD, or Jenkins. Solid experience deploying and managing applications with Docker and Kubernetes. Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL and one or more NoSQL databases. Experience with observability tools such as Grafana or Prometheus. Familiarity with modern software development practices (e.g., TDD, GitOps, observability). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with tools like slack, Microsoft teams is required but not mandatory An open mind with respect to diversity and inclusivity. We support global clients You work well with Engineering and Product members and are comfortable building effective relationships with stakeholders outside technology. Nice to Have Experience with microservices architecture. Certifications in AWS, CKAD, or other Kubernetes-related credentials. Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or Helm. Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ). Performance KPIs System Uptime & Reliability Deployment Success Rate Critical Bug Resolution Time Code Quality & Review Pass Rate Team collaboration & Mentorship Security compliance Cross Train and participate in technology enhancements Level 1 and 2 technical support