Sr. Level Full Stack Developer

Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and con… Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Information Technology
Job Description

The Senior Full Stack Developer is a key contributor to Equity Group’s digital transformation agenda, responsible for the end‑to‑end design, development, and maintenance of scalable and secure digital applications.
The role focuses on building robust backend services and APIs, developing responsive user‑centric front‑end interfaces, and providing technical leadership while working with cross‑functional teams across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable end‑to‑end digital applications.
  • Develop responsive and modular user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS.
  • Develop backend services and RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core, C#, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Integrate front‑end applications with backend systems, APIs, and cloud‑native platforms.
  • Implement microservices, API gateways, and message‑driven architectures where required.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

  • Define and enforce full‑stack architecture standards, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
  • Provide technical direction on frameworks, tools, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment approaches.
  • Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and accessibility.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure high development quality across the team.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration

  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, estimation, and agile ceremonies.
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, business analysts, architects, QA teams, and partners.
  • Contribute to DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and containerized deployments.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Modernize legacy systems and introduce cutting‑edge technologies.
  • Recommend improvements to architecture, development processes, and system performance.
  • Stay current with emerging front‑end and back‑end technologies.

Technical Competencies

Front‑End Technologies

  • Angular (v6+), React, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, responsive and cross‑browser design
  • REST API integration and modern build tools
  • UI/UX collaboration using tools such as Figma or Adobe XD

Back‑End Technologies

  • ASP.NET Core, C#, REST and SOAP APIs
  • SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and NoSQL databases
  • Microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes
  • Cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS)
  • API security using OAuth2, JWT, and API gateways
  • Message brokering and streaming frameworks

DevOps & Quality

  • Source control using Git and collaboration platforms
  • CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
  • Unit, integration, and automated testing practices
  • Secure coding and compliance standards

Leadership Competencies

  • Technical leadership and mentorship
  • Strategic thinking and execution
  • Strong collaboration and communication
  • Problem‑solving and innovation
  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement

Personal Attributes

  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently when required
  • Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and problem‑solving abilities
  • High attention to detail and logical thinking
  • Ability to prioritize workloads and meet multiple deadlines
  • Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work in high‑pressure environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Experience Requirements

  • 5–8 years’ experience in full‑stack, front‑end, or back‑end development
  • Experience working with enterprise‑scale systems
  • Exposure to digital banking, workflow automation, or application platforms
  • Experience with cloud‑native and microservices‑based architectures
  • Exposure to insurance systems is an added advantage

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • Certifications in .NET, Angular, or Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS) are preferred
  • Secure Coding or API Management 
  • certification is an added advantage
  • Agile or Scrum certification is a plus
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