Remote Software Engineer Salary in Kenya
How much do remote developers in Kenya expect to make? $51,274 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Kenya are around average for Africa. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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About software engineer salary in Kenya
Work with great developers β who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Kenya are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Kenya, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arcβs vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
γ»Local rent and cost of living.
γ»English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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With over four years of experience as a full stack engineer, I have a passion for creating products and solutions that address real-world challenges. I have contributed to the development and delivery of various systems, mostly in the startup environment, using agile methodologies and modern web technologies. Currently, I am a software engineer at LCT Africa, an integrated end-to-end healthcare insurance administration platform. I am part of the team that is creating a new microservice environment for the platform, using spring boot, Axon, Apache Camel, and Kafka. I also work on the user interface and client experience of the LCT portals, using react, typescript, and tailwind. Additionally, I have experience with cloud computing, CI/CD, and data engineering, using AWS, Docker, Firebase, and MySQL. My mission is to build scalable, reliable, and user-friendly healthcare solutions that improve the lives of millions of people.
A Software and Data Engineer with 7+ years of experience building and deploying health and data solutions. Expertise spans full-stack web application development, data pipeline development, data warehousing within cloud-native environments, and building AI-powered solutions. Passionate about utilizing technology in solving problems and improving lives.
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ReactLeadershipTerraformCI/CDETLDeep LearningData analyticsData EngineeringApache NiFiData ModellingA seasoned full stack developer with 5+ years of expertise in using React, Express, MongoDB, and Node.js. Adept at crafting user-centered and high-performance solutions while paying meticulous attention to detail. A skilled problem solver who creatively tackles challenges with a calm and focused demeanor. Recognized for consistently delivering outstanding results in a fast-paced environment.
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