Careers at ARFA Technology | Software Developer & Tech Jobs in Africa
We’re Hiring Across Africa

Build the Future of African Technology with ARFA

We engineer scalable software solutions, modern mobile applications, robust e-commerce architectures, and secure digital transformation engines for enterprise organizations across the continent.

Why Engineers & Strategists Thrive Here

We strip away administrative bureaucracy to empower technical innovators and business visionaries to ship high-impact software products cleanly.

High-Impact Cloud Engineering

We build production systems capable of processing dense web loads and enterprise transactions. Your work will directly impact scaling African businesses and trade infrastructure.

True Remote & Hybrid Flexibility

We are a results-focused engineering house. Work seamlessly from our high-performance technical office space in Nairobi or connect from anywhere across the continent.

Structured Mentorship Silos

Work directly alongside senior platform architects, certified information security professionals, and data scientists committed to continuous skill development and code mastery.

The ARFA Mindset

We are an active, scaling technical organization where clean architecture, clear communication, and diverse regional viewpoints drive our engineering pipelines.

Asynchronous Communication

We respect focus. We limit unnecessary standups and long meetings by relying on structured, clear written updates to track project milestones.

Production Accountability

We build an environment where everyone owns their work. Engineers own their specific code branches from development straight through testing and deployment.

Continuous Upskilling

Technology moves fast. We provide every team member with dedicated training allowances, cloud platform certifications, and weekly engineering deep-dives.

Pan-African Inclusivity

We actively build teams across multiple countries, bringing together a broad spectrum of perspectives to solve major infrastructure challenges.

Current Available Openings

Find your next career leap in engineering, security, product development, or business growth.

6 Active Roles
Nairobi / Hybrid Engineering

Senior Frontend Engineer (React / Next.js)

Build high-performance, accessible client web architectures for enterprise cloud platforms and web portals across Africa.

Key Stack/Requirements: 4+ years production React/Next.js experience, proficiency with TypeScript, and a strong eye for Core Web Vitals optimization.
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Remote (Africa) Engineering

Backend Software Engineer (Node.js / Python)

Architect and scale reliable core APIs, microservices architectures, and payment integration layers for high-volume consumer apps.

Key Stack/Requirements: Advanced Node.js or Python capability, deep SQL/NoSQL database management skills, and experience with Redis cache layers.
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Nairobi / Hybrid Engineering

Mobile Application Developer (Flutter)

Engineer, test, and maintain robust cross-platform mobile apps optimized to perform flawlessly across volatile mobile networks.

Key Stack/Requirements: Proven portfolio of production Flutter applications, experience handling complex state management, and native device API integrations.
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Remote Optional Product & Design

Product UI/UX Designer

Translate complex digital transformation goals into elegant, user-centric wireframes, user journeys, and responsive web application interfaces.

Key Stack/Requirements: Expert Figma capabilities, verifiable user-testing methodologies, and experience building reusable component design libraries.
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Hybrid / Nairobi Infrastructure

DevOps Infrastructure Engineer

Manage, secure, and automate our cloud hosting footprint, build environments, and container deployment flows.

Key Stack/Requirements: Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP, orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, and building robust GitLab or GitHub CI/CD automation.
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Nairobi Office Security

Cybersecurity Analyst & Systems Auditor

Proactively protect enterprise apps, perform network vulnerability assessments, and manage security operations center metrics.

Key Stack/Requirements: Certified CEH, CISA, or CISSP track, direct experience in network pen-testing, and implementing modern application security best practices.
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ARFA Incubator: Internships & Graduate Trainee Program

We actively identify and accelerate the next generation of African technical talent. Our structured development tracks provide real, hands-on engineering exposure—no placeholder tasks. You will work on live production code alongside senior tech leads.

  • Paid 6-month intensive technical cohorts
  • Dedicated personal senior developer mentor
  • Clear path to transition into full-time engineering roles

Are you a recent graduate or self-taught developer?

Our application cycles open three times a year. We prioritize clean problem-solving fundamentals, strong teamwork skills, and a genuine passion for engineering modern technology solutions.

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Voices From the Team

Hear directly from the software engineers and digital architects building here daily.

“What stands out here is how much we value solid engineering. We aren’t rushing messy code out the door to meet artificial deadlines. We take the time to design scalable microservices and ensure our system architectures are built properly.”

David Ochieng Backend Platforms Architect

“The remote flexibility allows me to manage my work schedule productively without losing hours stuck in city traffic. We rely heavily on clear documentation, which means everyone stays fully aligned no matter where they’re working from.”

Aminata Diallo Senior UI/UX Designer

“I started here as a graduate trainee in the incubator program. Within six months, I was directly owning features on our core e-commerce platforms. The mentorship here is incredibly hands-on and structured.”

Michael Mwangi Frontend Software Engineer

Our Standard Hiring Framework

We respect your time. Our technical screening process is structured to evaluate real-world design, engineering, and problem-solving capabilities.

01

CV Screening

Our recruitment team assesses your past production work, portfolio assets, or GitHub repositories.

02

Introductory Call

A quick 20-minute discussion to align on your career goals, role expectations, and company culture fit.

03

Technical Review

An assignment focusing on systemic design, code cleanliness, or strategic marketing analysis.

04

Architecture Panel

A deep dive reviewing your task implementation with our senior team leaders and system architects.

05

Formal Offer

We present a clear, competitive compensation package with structured paths for career growth.

Join ARFA Technology Today

Don’t see a perfect opening? Submit a general application with your CV. We regularly review our talent database when scaling new product initiatives.

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