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Senior Backend Engineer

Nairobi🌐 Remote💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Build commerce and fintech products for the FMCG sector, including WhatsApp ordering, offline sales apps, and fulfillment platforms.

Role type

Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Builds

Commerce and fintech platform features for FMCG manufacturers and distribution networks

Domain

Fintech / FMCG / E-commerce

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Python, SQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, relational databases, cloud infrastructure

Preferred skills

AI expertise, startup experience, mentoring, cross-cultural communication

Technologies

Python, AWS, PostgreSQL

Responsibilities

Write elegant, performant, and well-tested code; define and execute plans for features and refactors; scope larger features into actionable items; support peers through pairing and reviewing; contribute to platform roadmap and prioritization; collaborate with in-country product teams to clarify requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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