talent match africa.Lead Full-Stack Engineer (React, React Native, Node JS, AWS)
100% Office-Based
Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya
Hours: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM EAT
tma
We are looking for a Lead Full-Stack Engineer to take ownership of a core production system powering a high-impact product.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves building, shipping, and owning systems end-to-end.
You will work closely with founders and senior stakeholders to design, scale, and evolve a modern, serverless platform. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, makes strong architectural decisions, and leads by example.
> Own the design, development, and delivery of a core full-stack system in production.
> Build and maintain modern web and mobile experiences using React (web) and React Native (mobile).
> Design and implement scalable backend services using and TypeScript.
> Architect and operate AWS serverless infrastructure (Lambda-first, event-driven systems).
> Work hands-on with DynamoDB, event workflows, and distributed systems.
> Lead technical decision-making, set engineering standards, and ship features fast.
> Collaborate closely with product and leadership to turn requirements into reliable solutions.
> 6+ years of professional software development experience.
> 2+ years of commercial React experience (strong TypeScript skills required).
> 3+ years of commercial + TypeScript experience.
> 2+ years of hands-on AWS server-less experience, including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and event-driven architectures.
> Proven experience owning systems in production and making architectural decisions.
> Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward execution and ownership.
> Experience shipping React Native applications.
> Familiarity with (Ion) or similar server-less frameworks.
Experience working in high-growth startups or scaling platforms.
> A builder mindset you design it, ship it, and stand behind it.
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