Career Directions Ltd

Software Developer

Career Directions Ltd  •  Republic of Kenya (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description


Job Title:
Software Developer

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type:
Contract / Need Basis

Reports To:
Head of IT / Technical Lead

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Software Developer who can own features end-to-end, from backend REST API architecture to modern frontend interfaces built with Next.js.

Backend Development (Laravel REST APIs)
• Design and build secure RESTful APIs using Laravel
• Implement business logic, integrations, and background jobs
• Build authentication and authorization systems (JWT, OAuth, Sanctum/Passport)
• Optimize performance using caching, queues, and async processing
• Write automated tests and maintain high code quality

Frontend Development (Next.js / React)
• Build responsive and highnperformance user interfaces using Next.js
• Implement servernside rendering and modern datanfetching strategies
• Integrate frontend apps with Laravel REST APIs
• Create reusable components and scalable UI architecture
• Optimize performance, SEO, and accessibility

Database & Architecture
• Design and maintain PostgreSQL schemas and migrations
• Optimize queries, indexing, and data modeling
• Ensure data integrity, security, and backups
• Contribute to system architecture and scalability planning


Requirements


Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development.

Required Skills
• Strong experience with Laravel (PHP)
• Strong experience with Next.js / React
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Understanding of authentication and API security
• Experience with Git workflows

Nice to Have
• Docker and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Redis, queues, or eventndriven systems
• Testing frameworks (PHPUnit, Pest, Jest)
• Experience building SaaS or highntraffic applications
Career Directions Ltd

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives'​ of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2003
Website
cdl.africa
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