About PesaKit

PesaKit is a fintech company empowering mobile money agents across Africa to serve as last-mile distribution points for digital financial services. Our mission is to make digital and financial services accessible to underserved communities, enabling economic empowerment and growth. Join us in building tools that create impactful, meaningful change in local communities.

Job Overview

Are you passionate about using technology to drive economic empowerment? We are looking for a Front-End Software Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and integration of front-end interfaces with our backend systems. This role requires a detail-oriented developer with strong communication skills, ready to collaborate with engineering, product, and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate in the full development lifecycle of our web platforms, from concept through deployment and maintenance.
• Design and develop front-end interfaces that provide seamless user experiences.
• Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Assist in testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance across systems.
• Create user manuals and documentation to support software functionality.
• Research and implement new technologies to improve development efficiency and innovation.
• Develop and deploy new features to improve platform functionality.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; comparable experience is also acceptable.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; experience with Vue.js and Blade is a plus.
  • Experience with PHP, Laravel (latest version), and web frameworks, applying the SOLID principle.
  • Understanding of API service management (REST, SOAP), object-oriented programming, and MVC frameworks.
  • Familiarity with database architecture, query optimization (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Knowledge of server technologies (Apache, Nginx, PHP-FPM) and cloud platforms (Digital Ocean, Google Cloud Platform).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in third-party API integration.
• Passion for clean design, best coding practices, and a desire to innovate.
• Familiarity with Digital Ocean, Google Cloud Platform, and unit testing technologies.

Salary: KES 30,000 – 50,000 per month