Back End Developer – GLOBALLY REMOTE

Job Description

BACK-END ENGINEER / DEVELOPER (Open-Source Technology)

Location: Globally remote opportunity or hybrid Kenya

About Us:

Amini is a dynamic, fast-growing deep tech start-up. We are building environmental data infrastructure for Africa and the tropical belt. Amini is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, utilizing Geospatial Data and AI / Machine Learning capabilities to solve environmental data scarcity for countries in the global south.

Our passion and energy for our mission are truly infectious. We envision Africa as a catalyst for global transformation by empowering our ecosystem through data and resolving the inequalities stemming from environmental data scarcity, we aim to foster opportunities for over 1 billion lives. At Amini, we empower our partners and customers to leverage artificial intelligence for innovation, growth, equality, and success.

Our core values of Collaboration, Communication, Trust, Integrity, Humility, and Passion are at the heart of everything we do.

Our team embodies inclusivity, diversity, agility, and dynamism. Comprising highly skilled experts, we recognize the transformational nature of our work while remaining humble, ego-free, and non-hierarchical. We believe in fully utilizing our skills and experiences, sharing ideas, and making a collective impact to drive change and positively influence the AI industry and billions of lives.

The role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable and robust backend services, leveraging AWS cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with our product and data science teams to implement machine learning models into our product offerings and ensure high performance and responsiveness of our applications.

The type of work you will be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using Python and Go
• Build and deploy microservices on AWS cloud infrastructure, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and DynamoDB
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into the backend infrastructure, ensuring seamless model deployment and scalability
• Implement robust security and data protection measures
• Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and providing support for production systems
• Work closely with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Document all development processes, code, and project solutions
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to operations and activities

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Strong programming skills in Python and Go
• Solid understanding of AWS cloud services and experience deploying applications on AWS
• Basic knowledge of machine learning concepts and experience integrating ML models into production environments
• Familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g., Apache, Nginx), and UI/UX design
• Experience with code versioning tools, such as Git
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English

Why Join Amini:

• Be part of a groundbreaking AI start-up at the forefront of innovation
• Be instrumental in a truly transformational mission, positively impacting billions of lives
• Our people and team Culture – it really is special. Work in a non-hierarchical, open, positive environment, where egos are left at the door and people are happy to come to work
• Collaborate and learn with a highly skilled, talented, and inclusive team of professionals.
• Massive opportunity for career growth and development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Make a meaningful impact on the future of AI technology
• Remote and hybrid working opportunities
• Laptop and all necessary technology tools provided for effective remote working

If you’re a collaborative, resourceful professional with a wealth of experience in this field, a passion for working alongside truly exceptional individuals and our core values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future of AI!