Backend & Infrastructure · Nairobi, Kenya
Hire a Backend Developer in Nairobi
I architect and construct secure, high-throughput server-side applications capable of supporting massive concurrent user loads. Using scalable cloud infrastructures on GCP and Azure, I ensure your backend is robust and reliable.
Nairobi is the Silicon Savannah of East Africa, celebrated worldwide for mobile payments and pioneering tech ventures. Having engineered telecom systems across African markets with FluxDial, I bring deep empathy for regional telecom, SMS, and data constraints. I have hands-on experience shipping production systems for African markets, including FluxDial's telephony infrastructure in Nigeria and JDL Solicitors' digital platform. I understand local integration challenges, payment rails, and user expectations firsthand.
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Proof — shipped systems
- FluxDialFounder & Lead Architect — An agent-first voice-calling CRM for phone-first businesses in India and Nigeria — built because wrapping US voice APIs does not survive local telecaller math.
- MandiPeTechnical Co-Founder — Web dashboard for suppliers and delivery ops, paired with a customer Android app on Google Play — built as technical co-founder, not as a throwaway marketing site.
- RonronLead Backend & AI Engineer — A predictive real estate CRM where automations, live connections, and Postgres-backed workflows do the heavy lifting — led from the backend and AI side for an external product team.
- JDL SolicitorsFull-Stack Developer (client) — A production law-firm website for an external stakeholder — practice areas, professional branding, and a mobile-first presence built to their brief and timeline.
FAQ
- Do you work with Nairobi-based companies?
- Yes. I work remotely and have delivered for clients in Kenya and internationally. Whether you are a startup or an established business in Nairobi, the engagement process is the same — email a brief, fit call, then scoped milestones.
- What does a typical backend developer engagement look like?
- It starts with a fit call to understand scope, then a written build plan with milestones. You see working software weekly — not slideshows. Most engagements land between 2-12 weeks depending on complexity. Technologies I typically use include Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, GCP.
- What are your rates for backend developer work?
- Rates depend on scope, complexity, and timeline. I price by project milestone (not hourly) so you know exactly what you are paying for. Email mailtanish.me@gmail.com with your brief for a scoped estimate.
- Can you show examples of your backend developer work?
- Yes. Check the case studies on this page — each links to a detailed breakdown of the architecture, challenges, and outcomes. I have shipped 3+ production systems in this domain.