Backend Engineer
Branch InternationalNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted December 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Branch delivers world-class financial services to the mobile generation. With offices in the United States, Nigeria, Kenya, and India, Branch is a for-profit, socially conscious company that uses the power of data science to reduce the cost of delivering financial services in emerging markets.
Job Description
As a Backend Engineer, you will work closely with experienced engineers and make meaningful contributions to our backend systems. You will help design, build, test, and ship backend features that power our core products.
Requirements
- Recent graduate or currently awaiting graduation in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Some experience building backend systems beyond coursework (internships, personal projects, open-source contributions, or academic projects).
- Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, APIs, and basic system design.
- Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (e.g. Java, Kotlin, Python, Node.js, or Go).
- Comfortable working in a Unix/Linux environment and using command-line tools.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a distributed team.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and an equity package
- A collaborative and flat company culture
- 28 days annual leave with 30 days sick leave
- $500 Annual professional development budget
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
- Team meals and social events
- Flexible working hours
