Lead Software Engineer
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Job summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic Software team in a largely work-from-home setting.
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job descriptions & requirements
Nairobi, Kenya
About Solar Panda
Solar Panda is a Canadian high-growth, clean-tech company providing home solar systems and appliances to customers in Kenya who lack access to electricity. Our loan-to-own model enables families to afford reliable electricity and life-changing appliances, significantly improving their lives.
Solar Panda provides innovative solar power systems for lighting and TV in rural communities. Our loan-to-own model allows households to have electricity for less than the daily cost of kerosene and mobile phone charging. With over 1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity, we believe that access to electricity should be a right for everyone, everywhere. Find us at www.solarpanda.com.
About The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our dynamic Software team in a largely work-from-home setting. Your primary focus will be to drive architectural decisions, mentor developers, and remain hands-on in building scalable TypeScript/Node.js systems. You will work closely with the software development team in Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead system design and architecture. Set the technical vision across projects. Design secure, scalable, and high-performing systems. Make decisions on technology stacks, integration, and infrastructure while balancing delivery timelines and business needs.
• Mentor and guide the engineering team. Provide guidance and support to engineers at all levels. Offer coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Encourage continuous learning and accountability.
• Define coding standards and best practices. Set and maintain standards for code quality, documentation, testing, and CI/CD. Promote clean code, performance optimization, and secure practices across backend, frontend, and mobile development.
• Review code and ensure technical quality. Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, scalability, and security. Identify technical debt and drive improvements.
• Contribute to backend development (Java/Scala). Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and business logic. Optimize performance and reliability in distributed systems and microservices.
• Work within Agile processes using Jira and GitHub.
• Angular Development: To build responsive single-page applications with modular design and performance optimization.
• Tailwind CSS: To create modern, accessible, and consistent UI components.
• Automated Testing: Use Playwright or Cypress to build end-to-end test suites and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Android Development: Design and build Android apps with strong performance and usability. Work with backend teams on API integration and mobile architecture.
Qualifications:
• 7-10 years of software development experience
• Proficiency in using TypeScript and Node.js expertise.
• Experience with TypeORM or similar tools
• Experience and strong understanding in designing microservices architectures
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of software developers
• Experience with Agile methodology
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a remote work environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Diversity, equity & inclusion at Solar Panda
Solar Panda Kenya Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, tribe, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
If this position sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV on or before 10th March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly reference the job title in your application.
Solar Panda does not charge any fees for recruitment
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