Software Engineer II

Position: Software Engineer II

Reporting to: Manager, Software Engineer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Role type: Full-Time

About SunCulture
Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercializing life-changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world's 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years, the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world.

About the Role
As a Software Engineer II at SunCulture, you will be instrumental in advancing our software solutions, ensuring their scalability, performance, and reliability. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our technology stack and support the successful deployment of new software features. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of smallholder farmers across Africa through the continuous improvement of our innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

• Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications using modern frameworks and technologies. Provide technical expertise and contribute to high-quality, maintainable code.

• System Architecture and Performance Optimization: Work with the architecture team to develop scalable, maintainable software architectures. Optimize application performance and address any bottlenecks and issues.

• Code Review, Testing, and CI/CD: Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and best practices. Develop unit and integration tests. Manage CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) for smooth integration and deployment.

• Cloud and Containerization Management: Develop and manage cloud-based applications on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams such as QA, DevOps, and product management to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. Actively participate in agile squads to meet squad goals.

• Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of software design, implementation, and testing processes.

• Innovation and Emerging Technologies: Stay current with industry trends, continuously evaluating new technologies for potential adoption.

• IoT and Firmware Development (Desirable): Exposure to IoT firmware development is a plus.

Tech Stack

• JavaScript Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, React

• Backend: Python Fast API, AWS Gateway and Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk

• Databases: AWS RDS for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Redis

• Messaging: Kafka

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, GitHub

• Mobile: React Native for Android

• Cloud Services: AWS, Azure, GCP

• Containerization and Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in software development, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software.

• Expertise in JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, TypeScript, React) and backend development (Python, AWS Lambda).

• Strong experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

• Solid experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Experience with IoT firmware development is a plus.