Senior Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Design and create scalable, dependable systems that drive our fundamental operations—be it donor platforms, systems that facilitate payments directly to beneficiaries, or crisis response tools impacting hundreds of thousands globally.

• Take ownership of the entire development cycle for new features and services, from architecture to deployment and monitoring.

• Enhance our developer workflows by optimizing CI/CD pipelines, minimizing manual processes, and boosting test coverage.

• Work in collaboration with cross-functional teams (product, operations, data) to grasp real-world requirements and deliver tools that effectively support program implementation in the field.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues throughout our stack, focusing on root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.

• Promote sustainable engineering practices, encompassing testing, documentation, and monitoring.

• Contribute to shaping our technology roadmap with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and recipient experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of industry experience in creating production-quality software and systems.

• Proficient in backend architecture: databases, cloud services, and APIs.

• Experience in building infrastructure for software deployment.

• Familiarity with strongly-typed, object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C#, Go, etc., as well as scripting languages like Python, Ruby, etc.

• High level of ownership and autonomy—actively seeking ways to enhance systems and consistently improving our codebase.

• Strong analytical and communication abilities—capable of deconstructing complex issues, articulating technical trade-offs, and collaborating with cross-functional partners (e.g., technical program managers, product managers).

• Bonus: Experience using Python and AWS in a production setting.

• Bonus: Experience with payments/financial software and/or microservice/serverless architecture.

• Strong alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem-solving, project management, follow-through, and promoting inclusivity.

🏝️ Benefits

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for career advancement.

• A demonstrated commitment to facilitating staff development and growth.

• A competitive salary, including bonuses.

• A comprehensive health benefits plan (specific details will vary by country).

• Unlimited PTO (which we actively encourage staff to utilize!).

• Desk allowance and flexible work location.