Backend Developer

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Company Details
Name:Britam
Industry: Banking
Description: Britam is a leading diversified financial services group with a presence in Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers a wide range financial products and services designed to enhance the financial well-being of its clients. Britam provides insurance, asset management, banking, and property solutions to individual and corporate customers. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, Britam leverages its extensive expertise and regional presence to deliver tailored financial solutions. The company is dedicated to empowering its clients to achieve their financial goals through strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of the market. For more information about Britam and its offerings, visit their website at www.britam.com.
Job Description

Job Summary:

 

We are seeking an experienced GraphOl Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and services that power our applications. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in GraphQL, backend development, database design, and modern cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Design, develop, and maintain GraphQL APIs and resolvers for internal and external applications.

 

Optimize API performance by implementing caching, batching, and efficient query resolution.

 

Integrate GraphQL with multiple data sources, including relational and NoSQL databases, REST APIs, and third-party services.

 

Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure APIs meet business and user experience requirements.

 

Implement security best practices (authentication, authorization, rate-limiting, input validation).

 

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.

 

Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture planning.

 

Monitor, debug, and improve the performance and reliability of backend services.

 

Stay up to date with GraphQL ecosystem trends, tools, and best practices.

 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

 

Qualifications and Experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

 

Proven experience as a backend developer with GraphQL in production environments.

 

Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, or similar backend languages.

 

Strong knowledge of database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).

 

Experience with API security, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and authorization patterns.

 

Familiarity with server frameworks (Apollo Server, Express.js, NestJS, etc.).

 

Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

 

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Contract Based
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