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WAW Technology Ltd
Full Stack Engineer at WAW Technology Ltd
KenyaFull TimeMid-Senior Level
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About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain web applications using Next.js and TypeScript.
Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces.
Develop backend APIs and business logic using Node.js, TypeScript, and Fastify or similar frameworks.
Design and maintain PostgreSQL databases using Prisma ORM.
Integrate third-party APIs, GPS tracking platforms, IoT services, and other external systems.
Build secure authentication, authorization, and multi-tenant access controls.
Manage background jobs, queues, caching, and scheduled processes using Redis and related technologies.
Write clean, maintainable, properly documented, and well-tested code.
Review existing systems and improve performance, reliability, and security.
Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
Containerise applications using Docker and deploy them to Linux servers and cloud infrastructure.
Configure and maintain reverse proxies, domains, SSL certificates, and application environments.
Support CI/CD workflows and improve deployment automation.
Monitor production applications, investigate errors, and resolve technical incidents.
Work with product, operations, and management teams to convert business requirements into practical software solutions.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions.
Take ownership of assigned features from initial planning through production deployment
Core Technology Stack
Our primary technology stack includes:
TypeScript, Next.js, and React
Node.js and Fastify
PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM
Redis
Docker
REST APIs
Git and GitHub
Linux and Ubuntu servers
Traefik or similar reverse-proxy technologies
CI/CD and production deployment workflow
Required Qualifications
At least 4 years of professional software development experience.
Strong practical experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
Experience developing both frontend applications and backend APIs.
Good knowledge of Node.js and modern server-side development.
Experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, migrations, indexing, and query optimisation.
Experience using Git and collaborative development workflows.
Ability to deploy and manage applications in production environments.
Working knowledge of Docker, Linux servers, environment variables, domains, and SSL configuration.
Understanding of authentication, authorization, API security, and data protection.
Experience integrating third-party APIs and troubleshooting integration issues.
Ability to diagnose production problems using logs, monitoring tools, and systematic testing.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with limited supervision.
Good written and spoken English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Fastify and Prisma ORM.
Experience building multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
Experience with Redis, queues, workers, or scheduled jobs.
Experience with GPS tracking, telematics, IoT, logistics, or fleet-management systems.
Experience integrating mapping, location, or real-time data services.
Familiarity with Wialon or other fleet-management platforms.
Experience configuring Traefik, Nginx, or similar reverse proxies.
Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
Knowledge of application monitoring, backups, server security, and disaster recovery.
Experience working with large datasets, dashboards, analytics, or reporting systems.
Familiarity with progressive web applications.
What We Are Looking For
Takes ownership of work and follows tasks through to production.
Can work across frontend, backend, database, and deployment responsibilities.
Writes simple, reliable, and maintainable solutions.
Communicates clearly about progress, risks, and technical challenges.
Tests work carefully before releasing it.
Is comfortable learning unfamiliar systems and technologies.
Understands that production reliability and data accuracy are essential.
Can balance development speed with security, quality, and maintainability.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work on real-world fleet management, telematics, and IoT platforms.
Ownership of features across the complete development and deployment lifecycle.
Exposure to products operating across several African markets.
A collaborative environment with direct access to business and operational teams.
Opportunities to develop skills in SaaS, cloud infrastructure, IoT, data analytics, and system integrations.
Competitive compensation based on experience and capability.