Hybrid Software Engineer

at Tala

• Job title: Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Docker, Java, Kafka, Kotlin, Kubernetes, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, Spring, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Nairobi, Kenya

About the role

• Backend Engineer developing scalable backend systems for Tala's customer experience. Integrating various solutions while upholding engineering standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend software solutions using Java or Kotlin
• Make key architectural and design decisions for backend systems
• Build and maintain deployment infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines
• Manage schema evolution and data migrations in production environments
• Proactively optimize system performance (profiling, caching, JVM tuning, etc.)
• Ensure high code quality through reviews, testing, and adherence to engineering best practices
• Enhance monitoring and alerting to improve system availability and responsiveness
• Create and maintain clear, concise, and up-to-date technical documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Expertise in Java or Kotlin
• Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and data migrations
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with non-blocking/asynchronous programming (e.g., Spring WebFlux, Reactor)
• Knowledge of message brokers or event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• A collaborative mindset and passion for building scalable, reliable, and impactful technology.

Benefits

• Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem.
• Inclusion fosters innovation we’re proud to have a diverse global team.