Senior Full Stack Software Developer (Product Lead)

Job Description

Baifam Group is seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Full Stack Software Developer to lead the design and development of a new digital product. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a product from ideation to deployment, working collaboratively with a talented team to build impactful tech solutions that power better processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, architecture, and development of a new product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and business stakeholders.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code across the backend and frontend.
• Develop APIs using Django (or similar Python frameworks) and build intuitive UIs using React, Next.js, or similar technologies.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in technical decision-making.
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness.
• Manage code reviews, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose how they can benefit the product.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full stack development using modern frameworks.
• Strong expertise in Django (or equivalent Python-based frameworks).
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript frameworks like React, Next.js, etc.
• Proven experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Proficient with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with Docker, CI/CD tools, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar).
• Familiarity with authentication systems like OAuth2, JWT.
• Experience building scalable SaaS or enterprise platforms.
• Prior product leadership or technical team lead experience.

How to Apply

Send your CV, portfolio, GitHub (or other relevant links), expected salary, and earliest possible start date to:

charity.alupo@baifamgroup.co.ug

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for in-person interviews at our offices on Ntinda II Road, Kampala.