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Job Summary

Job Title:
Backend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Employer:
Britam
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Country:
Kenya
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
IT Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Wednesday, 24 September 2025

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Backend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) job at Britam | Apply Now

Are you looking for IT jobs in Kenya 2025 today? then you might be interested in Backend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) job at Britam

About the Organisation

Britam is a leading diversified financial services group operating in Eastern and Southern Africa, committed to providing innovative insurance, asset management, and financial solutions that secure the future of individuals and businesses. With a strong reputation for excellence and reliability, Britam has earned recognition as a trusted brand in financial services, offering customer-centric products tailored to meet evolving market needs.

The company fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration, providing employees with rewarding career opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning programs. Established in 1965, Britam has evolved into a regional powerhouse, leveraging technology and data-driven strategies to enhance customer experiences through digital transformation and customized financial solutions.

The company operates in seven African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique, and Malawi, serving millions of customers through a robust distribution network. Guided by core values of integrity, customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, Britam is committed to corporate social responsibility through initiatives in education, health, and environmental sustainability, empowering communities and fostering economic growth. For more information, visit their official website at www.britam.com.

Nairobi, Kenya

Full Time

Deadline: 

24 Sept 2025

Job Title

Backend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) job at Britam

Britam

Job Description

The Backend Developer will be responsible for designing and maintaining GraphQL APIs and services that integrate with multiple data sources, including relational and NoSQL databases. The role involves optimizing API performance, ensuring secure authentication and authorization, and collaborating with frontend teams to deliver user-focused solutions. The developer will write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participate in code reviews, and support architecture planning. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and debugging backend services, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and staying updated with the latest GraphQL ecosystem trends and tools.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs and resolvers.

  • Optimize API performance with caching, batching, and query efficiency.

  • Integrate APIs with relational/NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and external services.

  • Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers to meet business needs.

  • Implement backend security measures (authentication, authorization, rate-limiting, validation).

  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

  • Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architecture planning.

  • Monitor, debug, and improve backend service reliability.

  • Stay updated on GraphQL and backend development best practices.

Backend Developer (1 Year Fixed-Term Contract) job at Britam

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

  • Proven experience as a backend developer with GraphQL in production environments.

  • Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, or similar backend languages.

  • Strong database knowledge (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).

  • Experience with authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT).

  • Familiarity with frameworks such as Apollo Server, Express.js, or NestJS.

  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

How to Apply

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.

To apply please click on the APPLY button below.

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