Full Stack Engineer

Velocity Pathways partners with organizations across Africa to solve complex problems and accelerate growth. We embed ourselves as execution partners—building systems, launching products, and driving impact. You'll join a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection where technology meets strategy to achieve transformation at scale. If you build beautiful, scalable systems and love turning ideas into live products, this is your playground.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop end‑to‑end software solutions using modern frameworks: Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (NestJS), React (Next.js), React Native, Python, .NET.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices with both cloud and on‑premise systems.
• Collaborate with UX designers and product managers to create intuitive, responsive user interfaces that users enjoy.
• Ensure application scalability, security, and performance through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Manage version control, deployments, and CI/CD pipelines using Git, Docker, or Jenkins.
• Maintain clear technical documentation and support knowledge transfer to client teams.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help shape the technical direction of projects.

What We're Looking For

• Problem-solver who writes clean, maintainable code and thinks about systems holistically.
• Strong communicator who can translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills and a growth mindset.

What Sets You Apart

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience as a full stack or software engineer.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Proficient in front-end frameworks (React/Next.js), backend technologies (Node.js/NestJS, Python, Java/Spring Boot), and mobile frameworks (React Native).
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience building and consuming APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Solid grasp of software architecture, system design, and agile methodologies.
• Bonus: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).
• Extra bonus: Familiarity with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Gold star: Knowledge of data visualization, machine learning integration, or analytics platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Work in an intellectually stimulating environment that blends technology and strategy to shape the future of organizations across Africa and beyond
• Collaborate with smart, values-driven teammates, gain exposure to high‑impact projects, and grow both technically and professionally
• Be part of a values-driven team that prizes ownership, excellence, and impact
• Great work culture designed for high performance

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