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Senior Software Engineer at Zeraki
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 5 days ago (22 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
• Go to Zeraki on www.zeraki.app
Job Description
The Senior Software Engineer will strengthen Zeraki’s engineering capability by designing and implementing scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. The role involves making architectural decisions, collaborating with frontend, DevOps and product teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Strong expertise in distributed systems, API design and cloud services is required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
- • Minimum 5 years of experience in backend engineering
- • Proven expertise in Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems and API design
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead design and implementation of scalable, secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot
- • Own architectural decisions across services and ensure clear contracts between backend, frontend and infrastructure
- • Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, product and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive solutions
- • Contribute to architectural decisions and provide technical leadership
- • Mentor junior engineers and may receive a Tech Lead allowance for formal leadership responsibilities