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Senior Node.Js Backend Engineer (Online Payment Systems)

Jobgether Kenya 1 day ago

engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Node.Js Backend Engineer, Online Payment Systems in Kenya.

In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of a high-impact platform used by millions of developers and organizations worldwide. You will focus on building and scaling backend systems that support secure, reliable online payment flows in a fast-growing, product-driven environment. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will have strong autonomy to design, test, and deploy your solutions. Your work will directly influence platform reliability, performance, and user trust. This position offers the opportunity to operate at scale while staying close to modern open-source tec

Accountabilities:

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, with a strong focus on online payment systems

Contribute to the architecture and evolution of core backend components supporting high-traffic and high-availability use cases

Collaborate across the stack with engineers and product stakeholders to deliver robust, user-centric solutions

Ensure reliability, performance, and security of payment-related services and integrations

Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while continuously improving engineering standards

Participate in technical discussions, reviews, and iterations to drive platform-wide improvements

Requirements:

Strong professional experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and backend development in production environments

Solid knowledge of databases such as MongoDB and experience designing data models at scale

Proven experience working on online payment systems or transaction-based platforms

Good understanding of low-level systems concepts, with exposure to languages such as Go, Rust, or C considered a plus

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and distributed engineering environment

Curiosity, autonomy, and a continuous learning mindset, with a passion for modern technologies

Benefits:

Flexible working hours with remote-friendly work options

Competitive compensation package including company equity

Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Generous parental leave and unlimited paid time off

Budget for conferences, training, and continuous education

Home office support and access to global office locations when needed

Inclusive culture with a strong focus on employee well-being and growth

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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