Lead Software Developer- Nairobi, Kenya

Our client is seeking an experienced

Lead Software Developer

to spearhead a key software development initiative.

The role involves providing technical leadership, managing a development team, overseeing system architecture, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive innovation and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities.

Lead, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement

Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define technical requirements, architecture, and delivery timelines

Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality control

Manage technical risks, resolve complex challenges, and ensure delivery of project milestones

Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve performance, scalability, and security

Ensure proper implementation of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and version control processes

Key Qualifications.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead developer role

Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments and using project management tools

Strong background in system architecture, design patterns, and scalable system development

Proficiency in modern frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js)

Strong backend development experience with languages such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java

Expertise in microservices architecture and API development

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and version control systems (e.g., Git)

Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies

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Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency headquartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

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