Backend Developer

Britam, one of East Africa's leading financial services and insurance groups, is looking for a talented and driven Backend Developer to join its innovative Betalab team within the Partnership and Digital department. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of fintech and insurtech, building robust, enterprise-grade digital solutions that power Britam's next generation of products and partnerships.

As a Backend Developer, you will play a central role in architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs and backend systems. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable digital solutions that serve both internal users and external partners across Kenya and the broader region.

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and event-driven APIs using Spring Boot and Go for internal and external applications.
• Architect and build enterprise-grade application backends that are scalable, maintainable, and production-ready.
• Optimize API performance through caching strategies, request batching, and efficient database query design.
• Collaborate with frontend engineering teams to ensure APIs align with business logic and deliver excellent user experiences.
• Implement robust security practices including authentication (OAuth, JWT), authorization controls, rate-limiting, and input validation.
• Write clean, well-structured, and thoroughly documented code that adheres to industry best practices and internal coding standards.
• Participate actively in code reviews, technical design discussions, and system architecture planning sessions.
• Monitor, debug, and continuously improve the performance, reliability, and resilience of backend services.
• Integrate message queue systems such as Azure Service Bus or Kafka to support asynchronous workflows and event-driven architectures.
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) to support agile delivery cycles.

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrate proven production experience building and maintaining backend applications using Spring Boot and C# (.NET).
• Write proficient, production-quality code in Node.js, TypeScript, or comparable modern backend languages.
• Design and implement asynchronous systems using message queues such as Apache Kafka or Azure Service Bus.
• Query and manage relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle with strong performance tuning skills.
• Implement API security best practices including OAuth 2.0 flows, JWT-based authentication, and fine-grained authorization patterns.
• Build and configure server-side frameworks such as NestJS, Express.js, or Apollo Server for scalable API delivery.
• Work fluently with Git version control, Docker containers, Kubernetes orchestration, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Apply strong problem-solving skills and communicate effectively within cross-functional agile teams.

Britam offers a competitive and market-aligned remuneration package. While the advertised salary is open/negotiable, the estimated monthly compensation for this role ranges from KES 150,000 to KES 300,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Britam is known for offering comprehensive employee benefits befitting a top-tier financial services employer in Kenya.

Ideal candidates are mid-to-senior backend engineers who thrive in fast-paced digital innovation environments and are passionate about building financial technology solutions at scale. You are comfortable owning backend architecture decisions, enjoy mentoring peers through code reviews, and are eager to contribute to products used by thousands of Kenyans. Experience in the fintech, insurtech, or financial services sector will be a strong advantage.

Do not apply if you have no hands-on production experience with the listed technologies, are primarily a frontend or full-stack developer with minimal backend specialization, or are unwilling to work from Britam's Nairobi offices in a full-time capacity.

• Prepare an updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant backend experience and key projects.
• Visit Britam's official careers portal at www.britam.com/careers or the job platform where this posting was found.
• Submit your application online, attaching your CV, cover letter, and any supporting portfolio links (GitHub, project demos, etc.).
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a technical screening interview followed by a practical assessment.
• Apply as soon as possible — shortlisting is done on a rolling basis.