Senior Backend Developer

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Full Time
Experienced
About the role.

The Senior Backend Developer role will focus on building scalable and efficient applications using Go. They will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our core systems and applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Go.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
  • Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
  • Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Skills and Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Go.
  • Proven experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.
  • Strong understanding of concurrent programming and distributed systems.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply

BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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