Backend Developer
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Company Details
Name:She Code Africa
Industry:
Information Technology and Services
Website:
https://shecodeafrica.org/
Description:
She Code Africa started with one simple belief: talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. In many African communities, girls and women are shut out of tech because of where they live, what they can access, or what they’ve been told they can or cannot do. We exist to close that gap. From small me…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Telecommunications
Job Description
Backend Developer (Volunteer Role)
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to support the development of She Code Africa's platforms. If you are passionate about writing efficient and scalable code while contributing to a mission-driven organization, this role is for you. You will help build and maintain robust backend systems that power our web and mobile applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services and APIs
- Manage backend technical support for the Summit website
- Work with databases, authentication, and server-side logic
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth integration
- Identify and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks
- Opportunity to mentor or facilitate She Code Africa programs (optional but encouraged)
Requirements
- Experience with backend programming languages like Node.js and Python
- Familiarity with databases (SQL, MongoDB, Firebase, etc.)
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and authentication mechanisms
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Passionate about supporting the growth of women and girls in tech and committed to giving back through volunteering
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