Software engineer at Distro – Nairobi

General Description: The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains the company's data processing solutions. These include modern .NET Core web applications, React front-ends, Azure cloud services, and SQL Server-based databases. The role involves analyzing user needs and software requirements to ensure design feasibility within time and cost limits, while upholding the company's core values: Integrity, Candor, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and stakeholders to design end-to-end solutions using ASP.NET Core, React, and Azure services.

• Translate user requirements into scalable software solutions using Agile/SCRUM practices and the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Build and maintain rich client-side experiences with React (React Hooks, Redux or Context API, TypeScript).

• Develop and consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs using C#, ASP.NET Core Web API, and Entity Framework Core.

• Implement cloud-native solutions on Azure (App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Blob Storage, Key Vault, DevOps pipelines).

• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases (2019/2022 and Azure SQL), writing performance T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and indexing.

• Write unit and integration tests (xUnit, NUnit, Jest) and automate releases via Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.

• Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and technical design discussions to ensure quality, security, and maintainability.

• Stay updated on .NET libraries, React ecosystem, Azure features, and best practices through training, conferences, and networks.

• Provide accurate task estimates, report progress, and promote high morale, motivation, and teamwork.

• Perform other duties to support projects and team goals.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Talents:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.

• 2–4 years hands-on experience with .NET Core/5/6+ and C#.

• Proficiency with React (functional components, hooks) and TypeScript.

• Strong familiarity with Azure services: App Service, Functions, Azure SQL Database, DevOps pipelines.

• Solid skills with SQL Server (2016+) or Azure SQL: schema design, T-SQL, performance tuning, migration.

• Experience designing RESTful APIs, ASP.NET Core Web API, and Entity Framework Core (or similar ORM).

• Expertise in Git source control and configuring CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

• Comfortable with HTML5, CSS3 (or CSS-in-JS), modern JavaScript/TypeScript tools (Webpack, Babel, npm).

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, independent and collaborative work capabilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, detail-oriented with focus on quality.

• Effective time management and timely delivery of work.

We welcome candidates who embrace continuous learning, thrive in modern full-stack environments, and leverage cloud technologies to drive business value.

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