Job Title: Java Backend Engineer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Company: Skylab Systems Limited
About Skylab Systems Limited
Skylab Systems Limited is a fast-growing company in the Software development industry, dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions and exceptional services to our clients. As our company expands, we are seeking a skilled Java Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our next phase of growth.
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Java Backend Engineer with at least 2 years of experience to help us build, maintain, and optimize robust backend services. You will work alongside business analysts, technical architects, and other team members to create high-quality software solutions. The role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a collaborative environment focused on delivering innovative products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality software code that adheres to company standards and development guidelines, collaborating with business analysts, technical architects, and other team members to deliver well-architected, high-quality solutions.
- Ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience for the application.
- Identify and resolve bugs and performance issues.
- Write clean, readable, and testable code to enhance code quality and maintainability.
- Design application solutions that fully implement business requirements, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Upgrade and refactor existing software to meet evolving business needs.
- Localize software products for different markets and user environments.
- Test software to ensure correctness, debug errors, and rerun the program until it meets the required results.
- Collaborate with trainers and technical writers to create effective user support materials.
- Perform systems analysis and functional testing, as needed, to ensure solutions meet user needs.
- Provide regular updates to the supervisor on work progress, planned tasks, completed work, and any issues that could affect the timely completion or quality of work.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Java Backend Engineer.
• Proficiency in Java and related frameworks
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and design.
• Experience with database management systems.
• Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Familiarity with version control systems .
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with Agile development practices is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with cloud platforms.
• Experience with containerization technologies .
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and design.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
• Health insurance and additional employee benefits.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@skylabsystems.co.ke with the subject line “Java Backend Engineer Application – [Your Name].”
Deadline of Application 17/02/2025