Remote backend engineer jobs in Kenya

Remote backend engineering roles — APIs, services, and infrastructure at companies hiring globally. Remote roles open to applicants based in Kenya.

4 backend engineer jobs located in Kenya

M-KOPA4 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer – Asset Sales

KE flagKenya, +6 more countriesFull-timeBackend Engineer
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Moniepoint Inc. (Formerly TeamApt Inc.)Sep 23

Senior Backend Engineer, Java

KE flagKenya OnlyFull-timeBackend Engineer
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Talent SafariSep 11

Senior Backend Engineer

KE flagKenya OnlyFull-timeBackend Engineer
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UmbaSep 9

Senior Backend Engineer – AI-Native

KE flagKenya OnlyFreelanceBackend Engineer
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InvestEngineSep 18

Senior Backend Engineer, Pensions Team – Python

Anywhere in the WorldFull-timeBackend Engineer
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TalentuchSep 16

Tech Lead, Senior Backend Developer – Go

Anywhere in the WorldFull-timeBackend Engineer
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InvestEngineSep 5

Senior Backend Engineer – Pensions Team, Python

Anywhere in the WorldFull-timeBackend Engineer
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Leadex SystemsSep 4

Java Developer

Anywhere in the WorldFreelanceBackend Engineer
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FingerprintAug 28

Backend Engineer – Core APIs

Anywhere in the WorldFull-timeBackend Engineer$130k – $180k/year
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Top companies hiring in Kenya

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Are these remote backend engineer jobs in Kenya truly remote?
Yes. Every listing on Remotery is a fully-remote backend engineer role. We exclude hybrid and "remote within X miles of HQ" listings — if it's on the site, you can do the job from home.
What does pay look like for remote backend engineer jobs in Kenya?
Pay varies widely by seniority, company, and location. Many listings here include a salary range, and you can use the salary filter to focus on roles above a given threshold.
How often are new backend engineer listings added in Kenya?
New roles are added daily. The listing date is shown on every card and detail page so you can quickly identify the freshest postings.

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