Backend Java Engineer Job ARC Ride

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer to join our passionate and talented engineering team. As a member of Technology, you will report to the Head of Technology and you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using Java, while also contributing to our CI/CD pipelines and test automation frameworks. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

This position requires team members to be onsite.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust IoT, backend services and APIs primarily using Java.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams & external teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability to new regions in Africa.
• Support the development of automated tests, CI/CD and monitoring for performance as well as maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture design discussions, and technical planning.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in backend development.
• Follow best practices for security and data privacy, implementing protection against common vulnerabilities
• Write clear and comprehensive technical documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Java (Spring Boot, JPA, etc.). Python (Flask, FastAPI, or Django) & advanced C# is a plus.
• Experience with RESTful API design & development and cloud-based services.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks (e.g., JUnit, PyTest, Selenium).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and solid understanding of database systems, including relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Based in Nairobi and willing to work onsite (or able to relocate).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AliCloud, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Advanced degree (e.g. Master’s, other advanced certifications).
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.
• Experience collaborating with global teams.

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