A kiosk is an informal convenience store selling everyday household items. Known locally by their vernacular names e.g. Duka in Kenya, Spaza in South Africa, Kantemba in Zambia. kiosk-type retail outlets are the cornerstone of African retail, accounting for over 60% of all retail trade flows. Despite their importance, kiosk-type retail outlets face significant challenges, including high cost of stock and unreliable delivery.Â
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Software Engineer - BackEnd
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
Role Profile:
- Kyosk is looking for a passionate Software Engineer to help strengthen the development competency of a team of software engineers who are developing solutions on the leading edge of innovation in Africa. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the full SDLC of the team's output.
- As a Back End Software Engineer, you’ll join our growing team of Product and Technology professionals who share a passion for leveraging technology to empower informal retailers across the African continent. You’ll work with teams from multiple countries across the organization to imagine and build innovative solutions for Kyosk’s customers and internal teams.
- To be successful in this role you will need to be a strong technologist, innovator and an analytical problem solver. You will need to develop high quality, resilient, scalable software.
- This Position reports to: Engineering Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and Maintain Backend Systems: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code to develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, & other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in Code Reviews: Engage in peer code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
- Debug and Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and resolve bugs or performance issues in existing systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
- Implement Best Practices: Follow best practices in software development, including version control, testing, and documentation.
- •Learn and Grow: Continuously improve your skills by learning new technologies and methodologies, attending training sessions, and participating in team discussions.
Minimum Technical Requirements:
- 3 years of software development experience
- 2 years’ experience of the full SDLC (analysis, design, development, testing, integration, deployment, documentation, triage)
- Experience working with Agile methodologies
- Proficiency with administrative tools, e.g. Issue Tracking, Wikis, etc
- Advanced level user of dev tool chain (e.g. IDE, CI/CD, version control)
- Backend dev: Advanced knowledge of Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, GRPC, GraphQL.
- Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration
- Experience implementing the microservices design pattern
- Working knowledge of any cloud platform
- Experience designing and implementing a system from scratch
- Experience implementing complex automated tests (unit, integration, performance, etc)
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of system non-functional requirements (e.g. code readability, maintainability, scalability, extensibility, testability, etc), and can weigh the pros and cons of a solution w.r.t. non-functional requirements.
Minimum Behavioural and Soft Skills Requirements:
- Strong work ethic
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
Desired Technical Competencies
- 3+ years of software development experience
- 2+ year of experience of the full SDLC
- Working knowledge of Kafka
- Experience in e-commerce, payments, and/or distribution of FMCG products
- Experience using GCP
- Working knowledge of Docker containers and Kubernetes for orchestration
- Experience introducing automated tests into a code base
- Experience architecting, designing and implementing a software system
Desired Behavioural Competencies
- Constantly seeks to improve tech and processes to streamline development
- Ability to work under pressure, with tight timelines and ambitious deadlines
- You have integrity: You do what you say you will do and make no excuses.
- Promote psychological safety in the team, as well as across the entire organisation.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Kyosk Digital Services on kyosk.hire.trakstar.com to apply
