About the Role
Key Takeaways for this Role
- Join a high-impact team at SALIX Data Africa Limited building innovative solutions.
- Competitive salary (Competitive) and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Position based in Nairobi with Tech working model.
About the Company
Founded in 1999 by two brothers with a bold idea that good data can do great things, SALIX Data has grown into a trusted global partner serving more than 2,500 clients worldwide. Operating at the intersection of precision and purpose, the company delivers Business Process Outsourcing, Forensic Collection, E-Discovery Processing, Cybersecurity, and Workflow Automation services, stepping in when the stakes are high and accuracy cannot be compromised. What truly distinguishes the organization is not just its technology, but its people. The company does not hire to fill seats; it seeks thinkers and builders who question, improve, and take ownership. By placing the right people in the right seats, the company creates the conditions where excellence follows naturally. Here, ideas are valued, growth is intentional, and roles are platforms for meaningful contribution rather than rigid boxes. The work is real, the expectations are high, and the impact is visible. SALIX stands for Service, Achievement, Leadership, Integrity, and eXpertise, principles that guide how the company serves its clients and how everyone shows up for one another every day.
Position Overview
The company is looking for a Senior Developer who is not only technically strong, but also ownership-driven, solution-oriented, and highly dependable. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in building systems that are practical, scalable, and impactful to business operations. The right candidate is someone who thinks beyond code-they understand business needs, challenge assumptions, and make thoughtful technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Development and Technical Execution: Design, build, and maintain web applications using modern frontend, backend, and integration technologies. Lead the implementation of new features, system enhancements, and application improvements with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and usability. Evaluate technical approaches and make sound decisions regarding architecture, tools, frameworks, and implementation strategies. Contribute high-quality, maintainable code while setting standards for development practices, code quality, and documentation. Troubleshoot complex technical issues across applications, integrations, environments, and workflows.
- Drive Automation and AI-Enabled Solutions: Lead or contribute significantly to automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual work, and increase reliability. Design and support repeatable workflows, including automation and RPA-related processes where appropriate. Identify practical opportunities to incorporate AI capabilities into tools, business workflows, and selected customer-facing solutions. Use AI tools responsibly to support development, research, prototyping, testing, analysis, and documentation. Help define best practices for the thoughtful and effective use of AI across the team.
- Collaborate Across Teams and Guide Delivery: Work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners to translate needs into effective technical solutions. Participate in project planning, technical discovery, estimation, prioritization, and solution design. Communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences. Take ownership of assigned initiatives and help ensure work moves forward reliably and efficiently. Support the successful delivery of projects by coordinating development efforts, surfacing blockers, and maintaining momentum.
- Mentor and Strengthen the Team: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level team members. Participate in and contribute meaningfully to code reviews, design discussions, and team standards. Help improve team workflows, development processes, and collaboration practices. Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and practical experimentation with new tools and approaches.
- Maintain Quality, Reliability, and Documentation: Lead or support testing, deployment, release, and post-release validation activities. Help establish and improve testing practices, debugging workflows, and quality standards. Participate in monitoring, troubleshooting, and supporting production systems. Create and maintain clear technical documentation, system notes, and implementation guidance. Help document repeatable development, automation, and AI-assisted workflows for broader team use.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Several years of professional software development experience building and maintaining web applications or business software solutions.
- Strong proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one modern frontend framework such as React.
- Experience working with backend systems, APIs, integrations, and data-driven applications.
- Experience with version control, collaborative development workflows, and modern software delivery practices.
- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive work forward with limited oversight.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
- Experience mentoring other developers or informally leading technical work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing or supporting business applications and workflow tools.
- Experience with automation technologies, RPA tools, or process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, deployment workflows, CI/CD pipelines, or infrastructure-related practices.
- Experience with testing strategies, QA processes, and application monitoring.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or experience incorporating AI capabilities into software solutions.
- Experience evaluating and introducing new tools, frameworks, or technical practices in a practical business setting.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success includes: Delivering reliable, maintainable solutions that meet business needs and improve team effectiveness. Taking ownership of meaningful technical work and driving projects from concept through implementation and support. Making sound technical decisions that balance speed, quality, maintainability, and long-term value. Improving the team’s development standards, workflows, and documentation. Supporting and mentoring other team members in ways that strengthen the overall team. Identifying effective uses of automation and AI that improve quality, efficiency, and real business outcomes.
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