Kyle Rotich
@kylerotich
Senior Software Engineer building scalable, secure cloud-native backend and frontend systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with 4+ years designing and delivering scalable, high-performance applications across Azure and AWS, with strong backend and frontend experience using C#, .NET, Java, Spring Boot, and React. I lead engineering initiatives, mentor junior developers, and implement DevOps and observability best practices to drive reliability, security, and performance.
I've delivered production systems including messaging and payment platforms, optimized costs and performance through migrations and caching, introduced CI/CD and monitoring, and contributed to cross-border payment integrations and documentation efforts. I focus on building resilient, user-focused solutions and fostering continuous learning and technical excellence within teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
Pi Consulting Limited
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Led development of ZamuPay Messaging and payment services, processing 20,000+ messages/day, reduced operational costs by 30% via Linux migration, and improved uptime by integrating AppOptics and CI/CD automation.
Software Developer
Freelance
Dec 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 2 months)
Developed open-source and cross-platform mobile apps using Flutter, led UI/UX improvements and TDD practices, and maintained documentation and bug triage for multiple client projects.
Software Developer
Attain Enterprise Solution Limited
Sep 2019 - Nov 2019 (2 months)
Contributed to ERP and Dynamics projects, designed key system modules, and improved application speed by ~20% through performance optimizations and maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science, Computer Science
2016 - 2021
Completed a Bachelor of Computer Science program focusing on software development, systems design, and database technologies from April 2016 to December 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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