Technology

Software Engineer

APA Life Assurance Company Ltd·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
TechnologyFull TimeInternship
-Closes Nov 12, 2026

KEY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Software Development and Delivery

  • Develop and maintain software applications, ensuring code quality, performance, and alignment with technical and architectural standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and product requirements into functional technical solutions.
  • Contribute to code reviews and continuous improvement of development practices, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.

Testing, Deployment and Application Support

  • Participate in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.
  • Support deployment and maintenance activities, including monitoring application performance and resolving issues as they arise.
  • Identify root causes of technical problems and propose solutions, exercising professional judgement on non-routine issues within defined procedures.

Governance, Risk and Documentation

  • Ensure work complies with regulatory, security, and professional standards, applying risk awareness when performing technical duties.
  • Identify compliance gaps and report them promptly, escalating complex or high-risk matters appropriately.
  • Maintain accurate technical records and documentation.
  • Demonstrate awareness of actions that may impact cost and resources.

Reporting and Stakeholder Communication

  • Prepare structured, evidence-based technical reports and analyses, highlighting risks, trends, or anomalies, and submit outputs within agreed timelines.
  • Communicate technical information clearly to non-specialists, and clarify technical requirements where instructions are unclear.
  • Engage constructively with internal stakeholders (Snr Software Engineer, Product / Platform Owners, Experience Designers) and external partners (technology vendors, cloud service providers, and implementation / integration partners).

Teamwork and Professional Development

  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams and share technical knowledge with colleagues.
  • Seek guidance on complex matters, take responsibility for personal professional development, and attend training as required and agreed.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Software Development Proficiency in programming languages and development frameworks.
  • Agile Development Practices Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
  • Testing and Debugging Ability to troubleshoot issues and ensure code quality.
  • Version Control Systems Experience with tools such as Git.
  • DevOps and CI/CD Understanding of deployment pipelines and automation.
  • Systems and Application Maintenance Supports monitoring, performance tuning, and issue resolution.
  • Collaboration and Teamwork Works effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
  • Communication Skills Clearly shares technical ideas and issues with team members and stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking Identifies and resolves technical challenges efficiently.
  • Accountability and Ownership Takes responsibility for code quality, delivery, and outcomes.
  • Adaptability and Continuous Learning Keeps up with new technologies and continuously improves skills.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in leveraging AI-assisted development tools and emerging technologies to improve code quality, productivity, and delivery.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any related professional will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

  • 3 years plus of relevant technical or professional software development experience.
  • Exposure to regulatory or operational procedures (3 years+) is an added advantage.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate
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Company

APA Life Assurance Company Ltd

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

November 12, 2026

Created

November 5, 2026

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