{"id":42,"date":"2026-02-14T10:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T10:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobconnect.co.ke\/?p=42"},"modified":"2026-02-24T20:06:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T20:06:18","slug":"senior-developer-agentic-coding-remote-job-at-tropical-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobconnect.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/senior-developer-agentic-coding-remote-job-at-tropical-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Developer (Agentic Coding) &#8211; Remote Job at Tropical Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Role&nbsp;Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Developer&nbsp;will&nbsp;build&nbsp;custom&nbsp;solutions,&nbsp;APIs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;data&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;leveraging&nbsp;agentic&nbsp;coding&nbsp;tools&nbsp;to&nbsp;accelerate&nbsp;development&nbsp;velocity&nbsp;and&nbsp;enable&nbsp;Tropical&nbsp;Heat&#8217;s&nbsp;AI&nbsp;transformation.&nbsp;This&nbsp;role&nbsp;utilizes&nbsp;platforms&nbsp;like&nbsp;Claude&nbsp;Code,&nbsp;Cursor,&nbsp;and&nbsp;similar&nbsp;AI-assisted&nbsp;development&nbsp;environments&nbsp;to&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;technical&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;that&nbsp;support&nbsp;automation&nbsp;workflows,&nbsp;AI&nbsp;tool&nbsp;deployment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;custom&nbsp;application&nbsp;development&nbsp;across&nbsp;Sales,&nbsp;Marketing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Finance&nbsp;divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary&nbsp;Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agentic&nbsp;Development&nbsp;and&nbsp;Solution&nbsp;Delivery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leverage\u00a0AI-assisted\u00a0coding\u00a0platforms\u00a0(Claude\u00a0Code,\u00a0Cursor,\u00a0GitHub\u00a0Copilot)\u00a0to\u00a0rapidly\u00a0prototype\u00a0and\u00a0deliver\u00a0production-ready\u00a0solutions\u00a0addressing\u00a0divisional\u00a0requirements.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply\u00a0prompt\u00a0engineering\u00a0techniques\u00a0specifically\u00a0for\u00a0development\u00a0tasks,\u00a0translating\u00a0business\u00a0requirements\u00a0into\u00a0effective\u00a0AI\u00a0agent\u00a0instructions\u00a0that\u00a0produce\u00a0maintainable\u00a0code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Custom&nbsp;Integration&nbsp;Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop\u00a0middleware\u00a0services\u00a0and\u00a0API\u00a0endpoints\u00a0connecting\u00a0legacy\u00a0systems\u00a0to\u00a0modern\u00a0automation\u00a0workflows\u00a0where\u00a0standard\u00a0connectors\u00a0prove\u00a0insufficient.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build\u00a0custom\u00a0data\u00a0extraction\u00a0and\u00a0transformation\u00a0scripts\u00a0for\u00a0systems\u00a0lacking\u00a0native\u00a0API\u00a0support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create\u00a0webhook\u00a0receivers\u00a0and\u00a0event\u00a0handlers\u00a0enabling\u00a0real-time\u00a0data\u00a0synchronization\u00a0between\u00a0disparate\u00a0platforms.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI&nbsp;Platform&nbsp;Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement\u00a0robust\u00a0API\u00a0integrations\u00a0with\u00a0AI\u00a0platforms\u00a0identified\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0technology\u00a0assessment\u00a0(Claude,\u00a0ChatGPT,\u00a0Julius\u00a0AI,\u00a0Perplexity,\u00a0Midjourney)\u00a0ensuring\u00a0proper\u00a0authentication,\u00a0rate\u00a0limiting,\u00a0and\u00a0error\u00a0handling.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop\u00a0prompt\u00a0engineering\u00a0frameworks\u00a0and\u00a0templates\u00a0that\u00a0standardize\u00a0AI\u00a0tool\u00a0usage\u00a0across\u00a0divisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build\u00a0custom\u00a0interfaces\u00a0exposing\u00a0AI\u00a0capabilities\u00a0to\u00a0non-technical\u00a0users\u00a0through\u00a0simplified\u00a0applications.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leverage\u00a0agentic\u00a0coding\u00a0tools\u00a0to\u00a0rapidly\u00a0iterate\u00a0on\u00a0integration\u00a0patterns\u00a0and\u00a0API\u00a0consumption\u00a0strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data&nbsp;Infrastructure&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pipeline&nbsp;Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design\u00a0and\u00a0implement\u00a0data\u00a0pipelines\u00a0consolidating\u00a0information\u00a0from\u00a0multiple\u00a0source\u00a0systems\u00a0into\u00a0structured\u00a0formats\u00a0suitable\u00a0for\u00a0analysis\u00a0and\u00a0automation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop\u00a0ETL\u00a0processes\u00a0for\u00a0secondary\u00a0sales\u00a0data,\u00a0product\u00a0information,\u00a0and\u00a0marketing\u00a0asset\u00a0metadata.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create\u00a0data\u00a0validation\u00a0layers\u00a0ensuring\u00a0quality\u00a0and\u00a0consistency\u00a0across\u00a0automated\u00a0workflows.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use\u00a0AI\u00a0coding\u00a0assistants\u00a0to\u00a0generate\u00a0data\u00a0transformation\u00a0logic\u00a0and\u00a0pipeline\u00a0orchestration\u00a0code\u00a0while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0data\u00a0integrity\u00a0standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Custom&nbsp;Application&nbsp;Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build\u00a0web-based\u00a0tools\u00a0and\u00a0dashboards\u00a0that\u00a0enable\u00a0marketing\u00a0teams\u00a0to\u00a0execute\u00a0microsite\u00a0creation\u00a0and\u00a0campaign\u00a0landing\u00a0pages\u00a0independently,\u00a0reducing\u00a0IT\u00a0dependency\u00a0as\u00a0outlined\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Web\u00a0Stack\u00a0Ownership\u00a0initiative.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop\u00a0internal\u00a0applications\u00a0streamlining\u00a0catalogue\u00a0management,\u00a0planogram\u00a0distribution,\u00a0and\u00a0training\u00a0material\u00a0delivery.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create\u00a0proof-of-concept\u00a0applications\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0AI\u00a0capability\u00a0potential\u00a0to\u00a0divisional\u00a0stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical&nbsp;Architecture&nbsp;and&nbsp;Code&nbsp;Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish\u00a0coding\u00a0standards\u00a0and\u00a0architectural\u00a0patterns\u00a0that\u00a0govern\u00a0both\u00a0human-written\u00a0and\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0code.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review\u00a0and\u00a0refactor\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0code\u00a0ensuring\u00a0adherence\u00a0to\u00a0security\u00a0best\u00a0practices,\u00a0performance\u00a0requirements,\u00a0and\u00a0maintainability\u00a0standards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design\u00a0system\u00a0architectures\u00a0that\u00a0accommodate\u00a0rapid\u00a0development\u00a0velocity\u00a0without\u00a0accumulating\u00a0technical\u00a0debt.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement\u00a0testing\u00a0frameworks\u00a0validating\u00a0functionality\u00a0of\u00a0both\u00a0manually\u00a0coded\u00a0and\u00a0AI-assisted\u00a0components.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Technical&nbsp;Support&nbsp;and&nbsp;Knowledge&nbsp;Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide\u00a0technical\u00a0consultation\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0n8n\u00a0Automation\u00a0Specialist\u00a0on\u00a0complex\u00a0integration\u00a0challenges\u00a0and\u00a0optimal\u00a0architectural\u00a0approaches.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop\u00a0code\u00a0libraries\u00a0and\u00a0reusable\u00a0components\u00a0accelerating\u00a0future\u00a0automation\u00a0projects.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create\u00a0technical\u00a0documentation\u00a0covering\u00a0API\u00a0specifications,\u00a0data\u00a0schemas,\u00a0and\u00a0deployment\u00a0procedures.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Train\u00a0other\u00a0team\u00a0members\u00a0on\u00a0effective\u00a0use\u00a0of\u00a0agentic\u00a0coding\u00a0tools\u00a0and\u00a0prompt\u00a0engineering\u00a0for\u00a0development\u00a0tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required&nbsp;Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Software&nbsp;Development&nbsp;Expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong\u00a0proficiency\u00a0in\u00a0Python\u00a0for\u00a0API\u00a0development,\u00a0data\u00a0processing,\u00a0and\u00a0AI\u00a0platform\u00a0integration\u00a0with\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0ability\u00a0to\u00a0critically\u00a0evaluate\u00a0and\u00a0improve\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0code.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working\u00a0knowledge\u00a0of\u00a0JavaScript\u00a0and\u00a0modern\u00a0web\u00a0frameworks\u00a0(React,\u00a0Vue,\u00a0or\u00a0similar)\u00a0for\u00a0user\u00a0interface\u00a0development.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience\u00a0with\u00a0RESTful\u00a0API\u00a0design\u00a0principles\u00a0and\u00a0implementation\u00a0patterns.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Database\u00a0competency\u00a0including\u00a0SQL\u00a0for\u00a0relational\u00a0systems\u00a0and\u00a0understanding\u00a0of\u00a0NoSQL\u00a0alternatives.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agentic&nbsp;Coding&nbsp;Tool&nbsp;Proficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrated\u00a0experience\u00a0using\u00a0AI-assisted\u00a0development\u00a0platforms\u00a0(Claude\u00a0Code,\u00a0Cursor,\u00a0GitHub\u00a0Copilot,\u00a0or\u00a0similar)\u00a0in\u00a0production\u00a0environments.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability\u00a0to\u00a0craft\u00a0effective\u00a0development\u00a0prompts\u00a0that\u00a0generate\u00a0high-quality,\u00a0maintainable\u00a0code.\u00a0Understanding\u00a0of\u00a0when\u00a0to\u00a0leverage\u00a0AI\u00a0generation\u00a0versus\u00a0when\u00a0human\u00a0coding\u00a0provides\u00a0superior\u00a0results.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skill\u00a0in\u00a0reviewing,\u00a0debugging,\u00a0and\u00a0refining\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0code\u00a0to\u00a0production\u00a0standards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge\u00a0of\u00a0prompt\u00a0engineering\u00a0techniques\u00a0specific\u00a0to\u00a0software\u00a0development\u00a0contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Integration&nbsp;and&nbsp;Infrastructure&nbsp;Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proven\u00a0experience\u00a0building\u00a0integrations\u00a0between\u00a0enterprise\u00a0systems\u00a0in\u00a0production\u00a0environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding\u00a0of\u00a0authentication\u00a0protocols\u00a0(OAuth,\u00a0API\u00a0keys,\u00a0JWT)\u00a0and\u00a0secure\u00a0credential\u00a0management.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity\u00a0with\u00a0cloud\u00a0platforms\u00a0(AWS,\u00a0Google\u00a0Cloud,\u00a0or\u00a0Azure)\u00a0for\u00a0hosting\u00a0services\u00a0and\u00a0managing\u00a0infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience\u00a0with\u00a0version\u00a0control\u00a0systems\u00a0(Git)\u00a0and\u00a0collaborative\u00a0development\u00a0workflows\u00a0including\u00a0code\u00a0review\u00a0practices\u00a0for\u00a0AI-generated\u00a0contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AI&nbsp;and&nbsp;Modern&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Familiarity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practical\u00a0experience\u00a0consuming\u00a0AI\u00a0platform\u00a0APIs\u00a0and\u00a0managing\u00a0prompt\u00a0engineering\u00a0at\u00a0scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding\u00a0of\u00a0rate\u00a0limiting\u00a0strategies\u00a0and\u00a0cost\u00a0optimization\u00a0for\u00a0AI\u00a0API\u00a0usage.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awareness\u00a0of\u00a0no-code\u00a0and\u00a0low-code\u00a0platform\u00a0capabilities\u00a0(Replit,\u00a0Lovable)\u00a0and\u00a0when\u00a0custom\u00a0development\u00a0provides\u00a0superior\u00a0value.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Problem-Solving&nbsp;and&nbsp;Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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The&nbsp;Senior&nbsp;Developer&nbsp;will&nbsp;build&nbsp;custom&nbsp;solutions,&nbsp;APIs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;data&nbsp;infrastructure&nbsp;leveraging&nbsp;agentic&nbsp;coding&nbsp;tools&nbsp;to&nbsp;accelerate&nbsp;development&nbsp;velocity&nbsp;and&nbsp;enable&nbsp;Tropical&nbsp;Heat&#8217;s&nbsp;AI&nbsp;transformation.&nbsp;This&nbsp;role&nbsp;utilizes&nbsp;platforms&nbsp;like&nbsp;Claude&nbsp;Code,&nbsp;Cursor,&nbsp;and&nbsp;similar&nbsp;AI-assisted&nbsp;development&nbsp;environments&nbsp;to&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;technical&nbsp;solutions&nbsp;that&nbsp;support&nbsp;automation&nbsp;workflows,&nbsp;AI&nbsp;tool&nbsp;deployment,&nbsp;and&nbsp;custom&nbsp;application&nbsp;development&nbsp;across&nbsp;Sales,&nbsp;Marketing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Finance&nbsp;divisions. 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