Posted:3 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Description:
The Ajira Digital Program is a government initiative driven by the Ministry of ICT, Innovations and Youth Affairs to empower over one million young people to access digital job opportunities. The program seeks to position Kenya as a choice labour destination for multinational companies as well as encourage local companies and public sector to create digital work. The government digitization projects already create lots of viable micro work that can be completed by digital workers. Access to digital work will build wealth and grow the middle class across the country. A larger middle class means more opportunities for businesses and direct growth of GDP. The main objectives are to raise the profile of digital work; Promote a mentorship and collaborative learning approach to finding digital work; Provide Kenyans with access to digital work, and finally Promote Kenya as a destination for online workers.
Job Description
- Ajira Digital is seeking qualified German-speaking Java Developers (Mid to Senior Level) to support enterprise-level software development projects for international clients. This opportunity targets experienced developers with strong technical expertise and professional German communication skills.
- As a Java Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable Java-based applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams and German-speaking stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications.
- Participate in system architecture, code reviews, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with product managers, QA teams, and other developers to deliver robust solutions.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.
- Communicate effectively in German within technical and client-facing environments.
- Adhere to best practices in software development, security, and version control.
What We are Looking For:
- Strong proficiency in Java (Java 11+), Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
- Professional German language proficiency .
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, and cloud-based environments is an added advantage.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
