Careers

Help African fleetsrun smarter and cleaner.

Tanka is a small, fast-moving team building critical infrastructure for fuel logistics across Africa. We are looking for people who want their work to have outsized real-world impact.

Why work at Tanka?

Real-world impact

Every feature you ship directly helps fleet operators reduce fuel theft, improve safety, and grow their businesses across East Africa.

Move fast, ship often

Small team, minimal bureaucracy. You will own entire features from design to deploy, and see them in operators' hands within days.

Operator-first culture

We spend time with customers. You will learn how fuel logistics actually works — then build software that fits their reality.

Open positions

1 open role. We review every application personally.

EngineeringFull-timeNairobi, Kenya (Hybrid)

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Posted February 2026

We are looking for a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to drive the core platform forward. You will work across our Next.js frontend and Laravel backend, building the features a live production fleet depends on daily — from fuel variance dashboards to real-time dispatch views.

What you’ll do

  • Design, build, and ship features across the full stack (React/Next.js + Laravel/PHP)
  • Own the architecture of high-throughput modules like trip tracking and fuel reconciliation
  • Collaborate directly with logistics operators to validate feature designs
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering culture
  • Write tests, review PRs, and maintain code quality standards
  • Participate in on-call rotation for platform reliability

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Next.js
  • Production experience with Laravel (PHP) or similar backend frameworks
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and multi-tenant SaaS architectures
  • Experience building data-heavy dashboards and reporting features
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in logistics, transport, or fleet management domains
  • Familiarity with African payment systems and compliance workflows
  • Experience with Tailwind CSS and modern design systems
  • Open-source contributions or technical writing

What we offer

Competitive salary benchmarked to Nairobi senior engineering market
Equity participation in a growing African SaaS company
Flexible hybrid work — 3 days in-office, 2 remote
Health insurance coverage for you and your family
Annual learning and development budget (KSh 150,000)
Home office setup allowance
25 days paid leave + public holidays
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Send your CV and a short note about why you’re interested to careers@tanka.africa

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