Senior Full Stack Developer at Pavago in Kenya, Kenya

Senior Full Stack Developer (React / Node / AWS) – Remote

React | Node.js | TypeScript | AWS | Full Stack Development

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, we’re hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Senior Full Stack Developer to build, scale, and optimize modern web applications from end to end.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll write production code daily while contributing to architecture, improving system performance, mentoring developers, and delivering scalable software solutions.

You’ll work across the entire technology stack—from responsive front-end interfaces to back-end services, databases, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.

If you enjoy shipping real features, solving complex technical challenges, and building products that scale, this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

Full Stack Development

• Build end-to-end product features across:
  • Front-end applications
  • Back-end APIs and business logic
  • Database architecture
• Deliver clean, scalable, production-ready code.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Improve application performance, maintainability, and scalability.

Front-End Development

• Build modern, responsive interfaces using:
  • React
  • Angular
  • Vue.js
• Implement state management using:
  • Redux
  • Context API
  • Vuex
• Ensure:
  • Cross-browser compatibility
  • Mobile responsiveness
  • Accessibility best practices
  • High-performance user experiences

Back-End Development

• Design and build RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Develop scalable server-side applications using:
  • Node.js
  • Django
  • Flask
  • Spring Boot
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure API design.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Database & Data Layer

• Design and maintain databases using:
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
• Optimize queries and database performance.
• Implement caching strategies using Redis.
• Maintain data integrity and efficient data models.

Testing & Code Quality

• Write and maintain automated tests using:
  • Jest
  • Cypress
• Maintain 80%+ automated test coverage.
• Participate in peer code reviews.
• Follow engineering best practices and coding standards.
• Continuously reduce technical debt.

DevOps & Cloud Deployment

• Work with Git using GitHub or GitLab workflows.
• Deploy applications through CI/CD pipelines including:
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
• Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using:
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Support deployment reliability, monitoring, and production stability.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Review pull requests and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical planning.
• Promote engineering best practices across the team.
• Help improve long-term platform scalability and maintainability.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years of professional full stack software development experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Node.js
• Experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience building production-ready APIs and scalable applications.
• Strong understanding of Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Core Skills

• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to deliver features independently from concept to deployment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience building SaaS or product-based applications.
• Experience with:
  • Docker
  • Terraform
• Familiarity with:
  • Microservices
  • Serverless architectures
• Experience working in high-growth startup environments.
• Exposure to Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You enjoy owning features from front end to production.
• You balance development speed with clean architecture.
• You write maintainable, scalable, and well-tested code.
• You communicate effectively with product and design teams.
• You enjoy mentoring others and raising engineering standards.
• You proactively solve problems and continuously improve systems.

Tools & Technologies

• React
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• Redis
• GitHub / GitLab
• GitHub Actions
• Jenkins
• AWS
• Azure
• Google Cloud Platform
• Jest
• Cypress
• Docker
• Terraform

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Participate in daily standups and sprint planning.
• Build full-stack features across the application.
• Review and merge pull requests.
• Debug production issues and improve application performance.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers on new features.
• Deploy updates through CI/CD pipelines.
• Document technical changes and architecture decisions.

In short: You build scalable products from front end to back end while helping shape the technical direction of the engineering team.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Features delivered on time and aligned with requirements.
• Application uptime of 99.9% or higher.
• Automated test coverage maintained at 80%+.
• Reduced technical debt and improved code quality.
• Strong peer feedback and successful mentorship.
• High system reliability, performance, and scalability.

Why Join Us?

• Own features across the entire technology stack.
• Make a direct impact on product architecture and engineering decisions.
• Work in a fast-moving, product-focused environment.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and product leaders.
• Fully remote role with long-term growth opportunities.
• Clear career progression into:
  • Tech Lead
  • Staff Engineer
  • Engineering Manager
  • Solutions Architect

Interview Process

1. Application Review
2. Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes)
3. Recruiter Interview
4. Technical Assessment (Build an End-to-End Feature)
5. Client Interview
6. Offer & Background Verification

What Happens After You Apply

Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application and can be recorded whenever it’s convenient for you.

Instead of repeating yourself across multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps hiring managers evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful and reducing unnecessary interview rounds.

Don’t overthink it—you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed.

Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation after submitting your application.

Apply Now

If you’re a Senior Full Stack Developer who enjoys building scalable applications, solving complex engineering challenges, and shipping production-ready software from front end to back end, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help build the next generation of high-impact products.