International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology is Hiring a Software and Cloud Solutions Architect – Apply Before Mar 13, 2026

Job Type
Full Time

Location
Nairobi

Overall Purpose of the Job
The Software and Cloud Solutions Architect will develop scalable and cost-effective architectural solutions for cloud-managed services to Digital Earth Africa Program. The Software and Cloud Solutions Architect will also be responsible for engineering efficient software and building elastic and interoperable solutions.

Specific duties

• Design, build, test, and maintain database systems and applications, ensuring efficient, secure, consistent, and accurate data.

• Re-engineer deployed systems and those under implementation.

• Develop web applications preferably in JavaScript (Node/React/Terria) and Python or any other relevant programming languages.

• Automate CI/CD pipelines (preferably on Amazon Web Services: AWS) to deploy scalable, cost-effective, secure, interoperable, and robust cloud solutions.

• Implementing and managing cloud infrastructure (IaC, IaaS) to ensure high performance, security, and scalability, preferably on AWS.

• Design, deploy, manage, and maintain production-grade Kubernetes clusters.

Requirements/ qualifications

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any other related field from a recognized University.

• At least 2 years of work experience in a relevant practice.

• Previous experience at an international/ regional research organization is an added advantage.

• Good understanding of web programming using JavaScript (Node/React/Terria) and Python or other programming languages.

• Sound knowledge of various operating systems (Linux, Solaris, Windows) and database management systems (Oracle, Ms. SQL, MySQL, Postgres, and NoSQL DBs).

• Good understanding of Agile and Scrum.

• Good understanding of cloud-managed services (preferably in AWS), IT security, data infrastructure, governance, and user-centred design practices.

• Self-motivated and strong organizational and interpersonal skills and leadership skills.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the “icipe – International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology.”