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Junior Software Developer

Category

Software Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/15/2026
13 days left

Employer / Company

Gap Recruitment Services Limited logo
Gap Recruitment Services Limited
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Description (Public)

Junior Software Developer Why this role exists

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Junior Software Developer
  • Why this role exists
  • What you are expected to achieve
  • Build and maintain features
  • Develop assigned features and fixes using Laravel, React, Next.js and C#.
  • Write clean, readable code that follows team standards.
  • What success looks like: assigned tasks delivered on time, with few rework cycles after code review.
  • Test, debug and resolve defects
  • Test your own work, then reproduce, investigate and fix assigned bugs.
  • What success looks like: defects fixed within the agreed time, and no repeat of the same defect.
  • Work with databases and APIs
  • Write and optimise queries in MySQL and MongoDB, and help integrate APIs, with guidance.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in software development.
  • Experience with databases (MySQL, MongoDB), APIs and software development best practices will be an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Our client’s software has to keep working and keep improving as the business grows. This person helps the development team build and maintain web applications, fix defects quickly and keep the codebase clean. You will deliver well-defined work with support from senior developers, and your skills will grow with every project.
  • Proficiency in relevant programming languages and development frameworks, such as PHP Laravel, C#, React and Next.js.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

How to Apply

About Gap Recruitment Services Limited
Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya, specializing in connecting exceptional candidates with top-tier organizations across East Africa. They offer tailored talent acquisition and workforce management solutions to meet the specific needs of businesses.

Mission

To help businesses find and hire top talents, resulting in mutually beneficial partnerships and success for all parties involved.

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