About Wafariko LTD

Wafariko is a tech-driven startup building digital platforms to improve access to critical services in finance, agriculture, and community sports. Our current flagship product is Mertrix, a financial services platform designed to empower SACCOs and rural financial institutions with smart, simple, and secure digital tools. We are on a mission to digitize essential services and drive inclusive economic participation in underserved communities.

We are looking for a passionate and fast-learning Backend Developer Intern to join our tech team. You will help build, maintain, and scale backend services for the Mertrix platform and other internal projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn backend development in a modern software environment and contribute to real-world products.

• Assist in developing backend APIs and services using Laravel (PHP), Python (Django or FastAPI), or Node.js

• Support the integration of third-party services and databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• Participate in daily standups, code reviews, and team sprints

• Contribute to improving system performance, scalability, and security

• Debug and troubleshoot backend issues under guidance from senior developers

• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to deliver seamless user experiences

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

• Basic understanding of server-side languages such as PHP, Python, or JavaScript (Node.js)

• Familiarity with Laravel, Django, FastAPI, or Express.js is a strong advantage

• Knowledge of REST APIs, relational databases, and Git version control

• Eagerness to learn, strong attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset

• Good communication and team collaboration skills

• Monthly stipend (based on availability and performance)

• Hands-on experience working on a live product used by real users

• Exposure to best practices in agile development and modern DevOps

• Mentorship and skills development from experienced engineers

• Potential transition to full-time employment

• Flexible working arrangements