Senior Full Stack Engineer - Python| Frontend (Angular/React)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Equity Bank Kenya Limited, is a financial services provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya, the central bank and national banking regulator.

JOB SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE · Minimum 7 years of full stack software development experience -a strong emphasis and hands-on· experience in .NET Core in the backend and Angular/React on the client.· At least 2–3 years in a senior or lead engineering role.· Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated environments preferred.Proven experience delivering production-grade backend systems at scale.   Academic qualifications and certificationsRequired:· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)Nice to Have· Cloud or architecture certifications.· Security or DevOps-related certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Back-End Engineering (Advanced)· Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications and services using Python, Django, and Django REST Framework.· Build secure, scalable, and high-performing RESTful APIs to support web, mobile, and third-party integrations.· Design and implement backend architecture, application logic, and reusable components in line with engineering best practices.· Develop and optimize database models, queries, and schemas to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability.· Implement and manage caching strategies using Redis to improve application responsiveness, reduce latency, and support high-traffic workloads.· Integrate applications with relational databases, external services, and internal platforms to support business processes and digital products.· Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend, database, and performance issues across development, testing, and production environments.· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, applying coding standards, design patterns, and secure development practices.· Conduct code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering quality, development standards, and team practices.· Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.· Contribute to testing, deployment, CI/CD, monitoring, and operational support to ensure reliable software delivery and production stability.· Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and ongoing optimization of backend services, database performance, and caching layers. B. Front-End Engineering (Advanced)· Leading the end-to-end development of sophisticated web applications using Angular or React.· Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define technical architecture, design scalable solutions, and ensure seamless integration.· Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.· Write high-quality, modular, and maintainable code in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, adhering to industry best practices.· Conduct comprehensive code reviews, providing strategic feedback to enhance code quality, performance, and maintainability.· Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate complex concepts into intuitive user interfaces.· Address complex technical challenges, debugging and resolving issues to ensure successful project implementation.· Participate actively in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation, leveraging your experience to drive project success.· Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and share your insights with the team.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Relational databases (SQL), Application programming interfaces (API), Android development, Software architecture

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree