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Associate Principal Engineer (Copy)

Nairobi, Nairobi City💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design and implement high-complexity subsystems for a payroll, HR, and benefits platform with zero margin for error, focusing on modernization and data migrations.

Role type

Associate Principal Engineer (Senior IC)

Builds

Payroll, HR, and benefits platform features and subsystems

Domain

Fintech / HR Tech / Payroll

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Angular, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, REST API design, microservices architecture, SQL, data modeling, unit/integration testing, production debugging, code review leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

legacy modernization, Docker, AWS, Azure, CI/CD, observability, AI-assisted development, HCM domain knowledge

Technologies

Node.js, Express, Angular, .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Web API, Docker, AWS, Azure

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end design and implementation of complex subsystems; lead code reviews and mentor senior/mid-level engineers; debug cross-tier issues under pressure; partner with product and architecture on technical direction; drive modernization of payroll core and modern stack.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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