Job Opening: Full Stack Developer

Role Overview

You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining dynamic, user-centered digital platforms across both the frontend and backend. From our public-facing website to internal automation tools, you’ll play a key role in how we serve travelers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain responsive front-end interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks
• Design and develop secure, efficient back-end applications and RESTful APIs
• Implement integrations with OTAs, payment gateways, CRMs, and marketing platforms
• Optimize site speed, performance, and cross-browser compatibility
• Deploy web applications to cloud services and manage live environments
• Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams to iterate and improve UX
• Create internal dashboards and booking tools to automate workflows
• Document all code and APIs, and provide support to internal users

Required Skills

Frontend

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with React, Vue.js, or Next.js
• Responsive design using Flexbox, Grid, and frameworks like Tailwind CSS or Bootstrap
• Familiarity with animation libraries, client-side routing, and browser APIs

Backend

• Server-side development using Node.js (Express), Django, or Laravel
• API design and integration (REST, GraphQL)
• Secure authentication (JWT, OAuth, sessions)
• Background jobs, cron tasks, and data processing scripts

Databases

• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Designing normalized schemas and query optimization

DevOps & Deployment

• Cloud hosting on AWS, Firebase, or DigitalOcean
• Source control with Git and GitHub/GitLab workflows
• Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and domain management

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience customizing WordPress
• Familiar with OTA APIs (Viator, SafariBookings, GetYourGuide)
• Basic SEO and performance optimization (Core Web Vitals)
• Payment gateway integration (e.g., Pesapal, Flutterwave, Stripe)
• UX/UI design tools (Figma, Adobe XD)

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent real-world experience
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development (portfolio or live examples required)
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and team collaboration skills
• Willing to work from our Nairobi office (with some hybrid flexibility)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work environment (office + optional work-from-home days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects with real user feedback
• Travel benefits and discounted safaris
• A fun, fast-paced, and supportive team

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the form below.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.