Lead Backend Engineer

Pavago
Full-time Kenya, Kenya Computer Occupations
Posted:
March 01, 2026
Location:
Kenya, Kenya, Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We are hiring a Lead Backend Engineer to own the entire technical function of an early-stage SaaS platform. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will write production code daily while making architecture, infrastructure, and AI system decisions for a platform operating at scale.

You will be accountable for backend architecture, system reliability, AI pipelines, and guiding a small development team in a fast-moving startup environment.

Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Engineering

  • Design, build, and maintain a .NET 8.0 / C# backend using Clean Architecture and DDD principles
  • Own the architecture and codebase across 14+ independently deployed microservices
  • Deliver ne...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kenya, Kenya
Posted: March 01, 2026
Deadline: April 10, 2026