KE-Software Developer (National) at Church World Service

KE-Software Developer (National) at Church World Service – Church World Service Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Church World Service is recruiting a KE-Software Developer (National) to join its Regional Service Center (RSC) Africa operations based in Kenya. This is a full-time position focused on building and maintaining custom software applications that serve the organization’s humanitarian and development programs across the region. The role combines hands-on development work with security-first practices, requiring you to embed protective measures throughout the entire software development lifecycle.

As a Software Developer in Kenya, you will work on both cloud-based and on-premises solutions, collaborating with senior technical staff to ensure applications meet strict organizational and regulatory standards. The position demands someone comfortable working in a regulated environment where data protection and compliance are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete software development lifecycle—from design and coding through testing and deployment—to build custom applications that meet specific organizational needs.
• Integrate security controls and automated testing into all development stages, including static code analysis, dependency scanning, and container security checks aligned with NIST SP 800-53 standards.
• Maintain and enhance existing custom systems, ensuring reliable data flow and consistency across application architectures.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans, perform unit and functional testing, and document defects for resolution before release.
• Write secure code following established practices, identify vulnerabilities, and collaborate with senior developers and security teams to address risks proactively.
• Create and update technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, API specifications, and user manuals for non-technical staff.
• Investigate and resolve software issues escalated from the service desk, providing timely fixes for internal applications and reporting progress to technical leadership.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of RSC Africa, CWS/IRP, DOS/PRM, and USCIS policies regarding database management and compliance requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of direct, specialized experience in software development and related technical duties.
• Advanced proficiency with PHP using the Laravel Framework and JavaScript programming languages for web application development.
• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database design and development, including the ability to write complex queries and stored procedures with relational databases.
• Solid knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming principles, GIT version control, unit and functional testing methodologies, and Windows/Linux system administration.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments with compliance frameworks; knowledge of Golang, Android/Kotlin programming, or Microsoft Azure Architecture is advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken) and demonstrated ability to interpret technical specifications and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to travel within sub-Saharan Africa on short notice; Yellow Fever vaccination required before travel.

What to Expect

• You will work within a multi-cultural organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with an expectation that you support CWS’s Platform on Racial Justice as an employee.
• The role requires alertness to child safeguarding and PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment) risks, with training and adherence to relevant organizational policies.
• This KE-Software Developer (National) at Church World Service position in Kenya offers full-time employment on a rolling recruitment basis. Click Apply below to submit your application.