Full–stack Software Developer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

LEGAL MANDATE
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a state corporation established by an Act of parliament CAP 221 of the Laws of Kenya to provide independent and impartial broadcasting services of information, education and entertainment and in English and Kiswahili and in such other languages that the corporation may decide.
VISION
Kenya’s most reliable, dynamic and trusted broadcaster.
MISSION
To provide leadership in transmission of objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to the public through high quality broadcasts.
KBC QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is committed to providing objective, informative, educative and entertaining content to our customers through high quality broadcasts.

JOB SUMMARY

Technical RequirementsThe Essentials:Frontend Mastery: Deep experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and at least one modern framework - ideally Vue.js (Composition API) or React.js. You should be comfortable with state management (Pinia/Redux) and converting Figma designs into pixel-perfect code.Robust Backend: Proven track record with Node.js (Express/NestJS) or Python (Django/Flask). You should have a "security-first" mindset, with experience implementing OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.Database Proficiency: Strong SQL skills (PostgreSQL/MariaDB) for complex relational data, paired with experience in NoSQL environments (MongoDB).Infrastructure & Tools: Professional experience with Git workflows, Docker, and cloud storage solutions (like AWS S3).The "Standard Extras" (Nice-to-Have):Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration.Interest or experience in AI/LLM integration (Vector databases like Pinecone/Weaviate).Hands-on experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions,GitLab CI).Who You AreA Problem Solver: You don’t just report problems; you come to the table with three potential solutions.A Clear Communicator: You can explain technical debt to a non-technicalstakeholder without losing them in the jargon.A Continuous Learner: The tech stack of today isn't the tech stack of tomorrow.You are proactive about staying ahead of the curve.Qualified: You hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or have a portfolio of professional work that proves your expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Development: Architect, develop, and maintain scalable web andmobile applications using Vue.js/React on the frontend and Node.js/Python on the backend.System Integration: Design and implement secure, high-traffic RESTful APIs.You will be responsible for ensuring seamless communication between our core broadcasting systems and modern web and mobile interfaces.Data Stewardship: Manage and optimize our data layer across PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MongoDB. You’ll ensure data integrity and performance through smart indexing and query optimization.Performance Engineering: Implement caching layers (Redis) and optimize frontend assets to ensure a "zero-lag" experience for our users.Technical Leadership: Participate in deep-dive code reviews, mentor junior peers, and contribute to our internal documentation and software development standards.Modern DevOps: Own your deployment pipeline. You’ll containerize applications using Docker and work within AWS environments to ensure high availability.

REQUIRED SKILLS

System administration, JavaScript, Software development (fullstack), Database query languages (SQL, others), Networking

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree