FullStack Engineer

About Tiko

Tiko is an African nonprofit committed to strengthening the potential and resilience of adolescent girls across Africa. We address the “Triple Threat” of unintended pregnancy, HIV infection, and sexual and gender-based violence by building local health ecosystems that provide stigma-free, no-cost, quality-assured services.

Our model brings together key local actors: community-based organizations (CBO) with peer mobilisers who act as health companions to girls; public and private health clinics that deliver care; and retail partners that redeem Tiko Miles -our behaviour-change incentive programme that rewards service uptake and feedback.

We invest in partners by strengthening CBO capacity, training frontline workers and providers, supporting clinic quality improvement, and compensating partners based on performance. Our technology platform connects all actors by enabling referrals, verifying service delivery, facilitating payments, and generating real-time data.

Tiko operates in six countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, and Nigeria, with additional offices in Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For a clear overview of our work, we recommend watching this short video.

Globally, our team consists of +250 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young, and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly.

The Job

We are seeking a FullStack Engineer to play a vital role in the evolution of Tiko’s digital ecosystem. In this position, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the Imara Project software ensuring that the backend is scalable and reliable while the frontend remains performant, responsive, and visually compelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the server-side services that allow our platform to function reliably at scale.
• Seamlessly connect backend logic with frontend components to ensure a unified and fluid user experience.
• Shape the structure and aesthetics of our web applications, ensuring a perfect balance between complex functionality and high-end design.
• Lead the evolution of our platform by architecting dynamic features, such as interactive dashboards and real-time data visualisations.
• Drive user engagement by continuous optimisation of the entire stack for speed, responsiveness, and a frictionless experience.
• Ensure that the software you develop is secure, safe, and built to handle the sensitive data of the communities we serve.
• Document your work meticulously, ensuring that technical documentation is clear, understandable, and accessible for future use by the wider team.
• Participate in team rituals and contribute to a culture of shared learning and technical excellence.

About You

You are a logical thinker and a natural problem-solver who enjoys the challenge of working across the entire technical stack. You are someone who values clarity-not just in your code, but in how you document and communicate your ideas to others. You are collaborative by nature and thrive in environments where your work has a tangible, positive impact.

Requirements

• Strong background as a FullStack Engineer, specifically with Java and Spring for the backend and Angular or React for the frontend. (Mandatory)
• Strong proficiency in modern web technologies and a deep understanding of how to balance server-side constraints with user-centric design. (Mandatory)
• Deep understanding of web performance, security best practices, and optimization techniques.
• Exceptional ability to write clear, concise technical documentation. (Mandatory)
• Excellent English skills, with a collaborative approach to working in a remote, multicultural team. (Mandatory)
• Significant experience working with Microservices and the AWS cloud ecosystem (a plus).
• You are currently based in Portugal, or South Africa, or in Kenya. (Mandatory)

The Rewards

The gross salary range per month for this position is:

South Africa: R72,734 - R121,223 (x12)

Portugal: €3,025 - €5,041 (x14)

Kenya: Ksh354,096 - Ksh590,160 (x12)

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options.
• A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth
• Comprehensive time off package, including 5 days of wellness leave, all regional public holidays, maternity and parental leave according to local regulations, and unlimited holidays (as long as you coordinate with your team, you’re good to go!)
• The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work
• A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement