Angaza creates the technology that enables businesses to streamline the sale of life-changing products to people in emerging markets. The Angaza platform redefines how products like solar home systems and entry-level smartphones are purchased. By enabling distributors to offer incremental payment plans to consumers without access to traditional banking, Angaza makes it possible for over 35 million people around the world to affordably acquire transformative products and devices.

This role reports to our Engineering Manager and can be based anywhere in the US with a preference for California, Indiana, or New York. We are a fully remote team, but do gather local team members in San Francisco on a monthly basis

Responsibilities

Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain core systems, ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our software platform
Technical Leadership: Contribute to driving technical decisions, determining architectural design, and ensuring that best practices are followed in software development and systems design
Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold the highest standards of code quality
System Design: Participate in technical design efforts for key software components and collaborate with product managers and other engineers to ensure smooth implementation of new features
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, customer support, and external partners, to align on software requirements and deliver robust solutions
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement, optimizing development processes and exploring new technologies that can enhance the platform
Security and Compliance: Ensure that all software adheres to security best practices and complies with relevant regulatory requirements

Required Skills, Attributes & Experience

You have 4+ years of experience building, deploying and running fullstack applications in production environments
You have experience with React/Redux frontend applications
You have experience designing and implementing APIs at scale
You have experience with AWS Cloud infrastructure (or similar)
You have a passion for writing clean, maintainable code and producing thorough documentation
You have a growth-oriented attitude, motivated to learn & grow while sharing knowledge with others
You demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Our Stack

Frontend: modern JS with React/Redux
Backend: Python with Flask, SQLAlchemy, and Celery
Infrastructure: AWS with PostgreSQL, EC2, ECS, Lambda, and friends managed through Terraform
Mobile: Android with Kotlin

We don’t expect you to have mastered every technology before you get here. Here, “full stack” means that you should expect to work across client and backend software as necessary, but you’re not expected to arrive as an expert in everything

To Apply

Please submit any materials supporting your candidacy using the form below, and complete any required application questions.

Salary Range

Angaza provides a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with local adjustments due to the cost of living. The target salary range is $130,000 - $160,000 per year.

Other Details

Angaza is a for-profit company with headquarters in San Francisco and Nairobi.

US Employees receive salary, an equity stake in Angaza, and benefits that include:

Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, & FSA
401(k) with company match
Fully paid parental leave
Flexible scheduling and time off policies
Knowledge that you’re making a positive impact on the world every day you come to work!

Our Commitment to DEI

At Angaza, we evaluate all candidates on the basis of their ability to meet stated job requirements. We do not discriminate against candidates on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, religion, nationality, or other personal characteristics. In keeping with our commitment to supporting a safe and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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