Engineering

Technical Support Engineer

Onfon Media·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
EngineeringFull TimeOnsite
-Closes 20 Nov 2026

Role Description

  • Are you a technical problem-solver who thrives on resolving complex system challenges? Join OnfonMobile Group as an L3 Support Engineer and help maintain reliable systems through advanced technical support, incident resolution and permanent solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Resolve escalated technical incidents across applications, integrations and infrastructure.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate permanent fixes.
  • Perform production diagnostics using logs, databases and monitoring tools.
  • Develop and maintain technical runbooks.
  • Provide technical training and participate in the 24/7 P1 on-call rotation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field.
  • At least 5 years' experience in technical support or engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux, SQL, APIs and networking.
  • Understanding of cloud technologies.
  • Experience with telecommunications or fintech systems.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Onfon Media

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

November 20, 2026

Created

November 11, 2026

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