Sr. Level Full Stack Developer at Equity Bank Kenya

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