Job summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development with PHP (Laravel framework), solid database knowledge, and a good understanding of frontend technologies. You will be working on building and maintaining scalable applications.

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience Level:

Mid level

Experience Length:

2 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 9 to 5

Applicant Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP Laravel, JavaScript Frameworks.
• Work with relational databases including MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Contribute to front-end development using JavaScript and TypeScript when required.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor junior developers when needed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Requirements

• 3–4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience in ERPs will be an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency with PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL databases.
• Good understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline).
• Solid understanding of software design principles and RESTful APIs.
• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; a genuine team player.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHP Unit, Jest).
• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on exciting projects with modern tech stacks.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Professional growth opportunities, training, and mentorship.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using PHP Laravel, JavaScript Frameworks.
• Work with relational databases including MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL, ensuring data integrity and performance optimization.
• Contribute to front-end development using JavaScript and TypeScript when required.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and mentor junior developers when needed.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems for performance and scalability.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.

• PHP
• Laravel framework
• MySQL
• MSSQL
• PostgreSQL
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline)
• Software design principles
• RESTful APIs
• Agile/Scrum
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Collaboration

• 3–4 years of professional experience in software development.
• Experience in ERPs will be an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency with PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL, MSSQL, or PostgreSQL databases.
• Good understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Docker for containerization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or AWS Code Pipeline).
• Solid understanding of software design principles and RESTful APIs.
• Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; a genuine team player.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (PHP Unit, Jest).
• Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools.