Senior Software Developer

at Solar Panda Kenya Limited
Published March 2, 2026
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Category Computer & IT  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team in a largely work-from-home setting. Your primary focus will be backend engineers to build scalable systems using TypeScript and Node.js within microservices architecture. You would work closely with the development team in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
Design, build, and maintain reliable, high-performance server-side applications. Write clean, structured code that follows best practices.
Create and manage microservices architecture.
Build independent, deployable services with clear boundaries. Handle communication between services using REST, messaging, or event-driven patterns. Ensure resilience and scalability.
Work with both relational (SQL) and document (NoSQL) databases.
Design and optimize data storage, write efficient queries, manage migrations, maintain data integrity, and use caching where needed.
Write automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end).
Maintain test suites to ensure reliability and performance. Support CI/CD pipelines and apply test-driven or behavior-driven development when appropriate.
Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
Review code for quality, performance, and security. Contribute to technical design sessions and suggest improvements for long-term architecture.
Collaborate in Agile teams using Jira and GitHub.
Work with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers in a Scrum environment. Manage tasks in Jira, contribute to pull requests in GitHub, and take part in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Qualifications:

5-8 years of professional development experience
Proficiency in using Jira and Node.js expertise.
Experience with TypeORM (or similar ORM)
Strong understanding of microservices architecture
Experience with Agile , Jira and GitHUB
Experience writing automated tests.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a remote work environment.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV

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