Senior Full Stack Developer Consultant (Project -based
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Fullstack
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Individual Profile/CV: Highlighting a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in backend software development and solution architecture.
- Key Skills & Competencies: Demonstrable expertise in Apache Kafka ,Backend Development (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Go), Solution Architecture & System Design, CI/CD (GitHub Actions required) and Clo
- Evidence of Similar Assignments: A minimum of 3 project references or case studies from the last 5 years.
- Technical Approach: A brief overview of your development and architectural philosophy
Full description
About the Role
Mediacent Interactive is a dynamic software solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative, scalable, and user-centric digital products for diverse clients. We build intelligent, secure, and high-performance platforms that support digital transformation and business growth. To strengthen our in-house technical capacity, we seek to engage an experienced Full Stack Developer Consultant on a project-based engagement. The Consultant will support both ongoing and new development work, contributing expertise across frontend, backend, DevOps and cloud deployment.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant will lead the end-to-end system development process, from solution design and coding through testing, deployment, optimisation and maintenance. The role requires ensuring seamless integration between system components and delivering reliable, secure and scalable solutions aligned to business needs.
Key responsibilities include:
1. System Development & Integration
- Design and implement scalable, secure web applications using modern full stack frameworks.
- Develop frontend interfaces using React.js / Vue.js / Angular, ensuring responsiveness and accessibility.
- Build and maintain backend services using Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or Java/Spring Boot.
- Design RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for communication between components and third-party systems.
2. Data Management & Security
- Design efficient relational and NoSQL database schemas (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL).
- Implement security best practices including encryption, authentication (OAuth 2.0/JWT), and RBAC.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with applicable data protection standards.
3. DevOps & Deployment
- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
- Deploy applications using Docker containers and Kubernetes.
- Manage infrastructure on cloud platforms such as AWS or Digital Ocean using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
4. Performance & Testing
- Conduct automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end).
- Optimize performance for both frontend rendering and backend response times.
- Perform periodic code reviews and participate in sprint planning and retrospectives.
Requirements
- Individual Profile/CV: Highlighting a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in backend software development and solution architecture.
- Key Skills & Competencies: