We’re looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our team at Pawa IT Solutions in Nairobi. You’ll help build and improve our cloud and AI-based products that help African businesses work better.

What You’ll Do:

• Write backend code using Python (FastAPI)
• Support the setup and management of background tasks and message queues
• Work with Docker containers
• Use SSH for secure server access
• Help build and improve AI features using Large Language Models (LLMs)

Requirements

What You Need:

• Real coding experience. Please provide a portfolio of your recent works to support this.
• Good general knowledge of the Python language and the FastAPI framework
• General knowledge of frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Redis / RabbitMQ or similar technologies is a plus.
• Knowledge of Git for code management

Personal Qualities:

• Quick learner
• Not afraid to try new things
• Good team player
• Can handle pressure and deadlines
• Willing to learn from mistakes

Education:

• Relevant technical education, such as BSc CS/IT/Engineering. Experience and good code will be highly regarded.