Java Backend Engineer (Remote) – Tiko

Location: Remote – open to applicants based in Portugal, South Africa, or Kenya
Department: Tech
Type: Full-time
Compensation:

Portugal: €2,965 – €4,942 gross/month
South Africa: R69,602 – R116,003 gross/month
Kenya: Ksh340,477 – Ksh567,462 gross/month

About Tiko

Tiko is a pioneering African nonprofit that empowers adolescent girls and young women to take control of their sexual and reproductive health. Operating in seven countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, Tiko tackles the Triple Threat of early pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence using an innovative, girl-centric technology platform. Since its founding in 2014, Tiko has partnered with governments and health systems to create transformative change, reaching communities in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia, and Nigeria.

Tiko’s international team of over 230 people is dynamic and globally distributed, with offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

About the Role

As a Java Backend Engineer, you will be a critical member of Tiko’s agile tech team. Your role involves building secure, scalable software systems that power Tiko’s health and wellbeing services platform. You’ll contribute to both the development of new features and the improvement of existing functionality.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Java backend features with a strong focus on quality and scalability.
Ensure security and privacy compliance in all code and data handling.
Actively participate in agile development rituals and contribute to collaborative problem-solving.
Document code and architecture to ensure maintainability.
Stay current with technological trends and continuously enhance your development skills.

Qualifications

Required:

Minimum 5 years of experience in Java backend development using tools and frameworks such as Spring.
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, best practices, and scalable architecture.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Must be based in Portugal, South Africa, or Kenya.

Preferred:

Experience with microservices architecture.
Familiarity with AWS cloud services.

Recruitment Process

Introductory call with recruiter
First interview with the tech team
Technical challenge
Final interview with the tech team

What Tiko Offers

Transparent salary structure based on location and experience.
Comprehensive local benefits and allowances.
Flexible working arrangements (remote or hybrid).
Personal development budget of €500 for training, certifications, and career growth.
Unlimited holidays, subject to coordination with your team.
Empowerment to work independently without rigid bureaucracy.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through Tiko’s official application portal. Visit www.tikoafrica.org for more information. Note: Applications via email are not accepted.

Safeguarding & Integrity

Tiko is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and will conduct background and reference checks on successful candidates. Tiko participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

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