# RASHON KIPTOO

RASHON KIPTOO is a remote worker on Himalayas, Lead Software Engineer at Rapid Tech Insights, based in Kenya.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@rashonkiptoo

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I build scalable web platforms and reliable full-stack systems from architecture to production.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Kenya |
| Authorized to work in | Kenya |
| Salary expectations | 60k+ USD |
| Job categories | Software Engineer, Front End Developer, Full Stack Engineer, Technical Lead, Developer Support Engineer |
| Skills | React, Next.js, NodeJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, AWS, CI CD, GitHub Actions, Laravel, PHP, REST APIs, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Frappe, Playwright, Jest, StencilJS, WordPress, Java, React Native, Frontend Architecture, Performance Optimization, Mentorship |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking to build scalable systems and frontend architecture while improving performance, mentoring developers, and helping teams deliver reliable products.
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## About

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I'm leading architecture, development, and deployment for client-facing web platforms at Rapid Tech Insights, using React, Node.js, and AWS to take products from design through production.

Previously at Brainstorm Force, I built frontend and backend features for SureCart, a WordPress e-commerce plugin serving 100k+ merchants. I delivered subscription and checkout interfaces, integrated testing with Playwright and Jest, and supported performance and security improvements.

I've also built e-commerce platforms at Pinhole Press and full-stack tools and APIs for Hava's ride-hailing platform serving 1M+ users. I enjoy shaping frontend architecture, reliable releases, scalable systems, and stronger engineering teams through mentoring and code reviews.
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## Experience

### Lead Software Engineer (current)

Rapid Tech Insights. Jun 2025 - Present

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Lead architecture, development, and deployment of client-facing web platforms using React, Node.js, and AWS. Drive technical direction, own CI/CD pipelines, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers.
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Skills: React, NodeJS, AWS, CI-CD, Code-Review, Mentorship

### Lead Developer (current)

Rapid Tech Insights. Jun 2025 - Present

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Lead engineering teams through architecture decisions, deployments, code reviews, mentoring, and technical interviews. Establish technical standards and delivery practices.
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Skills: Leadership, Architecture, Code-Review, Mentorship

### Developer Support Lead

Surecart (Brainstorm Force). Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

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Reviewed and triaged client support tickets, delegating issues to engineers or resolving complex technical cases directly. Collaborated with product and engineering teams to improve platform stability.
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Skills: Technical-Support, Issue-Triage, Collaboration

### Senior Frontend Developer

Brainstorm Force. Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

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Developed and maintained high-impact frontend features for SureCart, a WordPress e-commerce plugin serving 100k+ merchants, using React and Stencil.js. Implemented backend functionality with PHP 8+ and WordPress APIs, and integrated automated testing with Playwright and Jest.
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Skills: React, StencilJS, PHP, WordPress, Playwright, Jest

### Technical Lead

Zumi. Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

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Set up core engineering infrastructure including GitHub workflows, project scaffolding, deployment systems, and monitoring tools. Guided developers through code reviews and technical feedback.
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Skills: GitHub, CI-CD, Infrastructure, Code-Review

### Frontend Developer

Pinhole Press. Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

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Led frontend development for multiple revenue-generating e-commerce platforms using Next.js and React. Built reusable component systems, optimized performance and SEO, and developed a Java-based desktop application for internal workflows.
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Skills: Next.js, React, Java, SEO, Performance-Optimization

### Full Stack Engineer

Wastepays. Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

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Designed and implemented a React Native mobile application for smart waste collection and built a Laravel-based API backend. Implemented secure authentication and role-based access control.
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Skills: React-Native, Laravel, Authentication, API-Development

### Full Stack Engineer

Hava. Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

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Built and maintained full-stack internal tools using Laravel and React.js for a ride-hailing platform serving 1M+ users. Developed backend APIs handling 1M+ daily requests and implemented authentication and business logic.
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Skills: Laravel, React, API-Development, Authentication

## Education

### Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Bachelor of Science, Electronics and Computer Engineering

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Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering, with coursework in computer programming, software development, digital systems, and circuit design.
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## Tech stack

- GitHub Actions
- React Native
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- Node.js
- Laravel
- Next.js
- Jest
- React
- JavaScript
- Java
- PHP
- WordPress
- TypeScript
- Playwright

To contact RASHON, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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