Temporary Position- Full Stack Developer

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Company Details
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and conducting policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization and related development issues on the continent. APHRC is also committed to developing the next generation of globally competitive African scholars and leads by example through numerous research capacity strengthening initiatives and strong partnerships with top African universities and research institutions
Job Description

APHRC is seeking to recruit a Full Stack Developer, /s/he will enable robust, real-time AI functionality across DSP’s platforms while ensuring efficient data flow, model reliability, and system scalability. The appointment will be for a period of six (6) months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Full Stack Developer will support AI-driven initiatives such as Policy Lens AI, Data Science Without Borders (DSWB), and a No-Code Machine Learning Platform. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mobile app development, frontend/backend systems engineering, and cloud/DevOps infrastructure. The developer will ensure real-time AI functionality, efficient data flow, model reliability, and system scalability while addressing Africa’s evolving data ecosystem challenges, including secure data sharing and privacy protection:

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain high-quality mobile and web applications.
  • Ensure consistent, high-performance functionality across both iOS and Android platforms.
  • Lead and collaborate in frontend development initiatives for web and mobile application projects.
  • Build and maintain interactive and visually appealing analytics dashboards.
  • Optimize frontend performance specifically for AI-integrated features.
  • Design and implement reusable AI-powered UI components.
  • Develop and manage robust backend services to support web application functionalities.
  • Optimize database designs and query performance tailored for AI-driven applications.

Education Qualifications, Experience and Core Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, software Engineering human-computer interaction (HCI), or a related field with a strong UI/UX background.
  • Two (2) years of experience in frontend and backend development, with at least one (1) year specifically in AI-driven user interfaces.
  • Experience with No-Code/Low-Code ML platforms.
  • Knowledge of AI ethics and responsible AI deployment.
  • Expertise in React Native or Flutter for cross-platform mobile development.
  • Mastery of React.js/Next.js or Vue.js/Svelte for dynamic web applications.
  • Proficiency in state management tools (Redux, Zustand, Context API).
  • Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles, particularly for data-heavy and AI-driven applications.
  • Experience with UI/UX design using FIGMA or any other related tools.
  • Experience developing chat interfaces, real-time analytics dashboards, and document processing UIs.
  • Familiarity with Web Workers, Web Assembly (WASM), or TensorFlow.js.
  • Proficient in fetching, caching, and streaming data from large language model (LLM) backends using APIs.
  • Expertise in backend technologies, specifically Python (FastAPI, Django) or Node.js.
  • Experience with WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE).
  • Advanced skills in CSS/SCSS, Tailwind CSS, or Material-UI.
  • Knowledge of responsive and accessible design practices.
  • Strong understanding of mobile architecture, performance optimization, and offline functionality.
  • Proficiency in API development (REST/GRPC), WebSockets, and Graph QL
  • Database expertise, particularly with PostgreSQL for data caching and synchronization.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Experience with cloud services on AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Proven experience deploying mobile apps to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly related to AI-driven UX/UI challenges.
  • Passion for health-tech and AI-driven consumer applications.
  • The ability to effectively translate complex AI workflows into intuitive user interfaces.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
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