Careers

Help African fleets run 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?

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Real-world impact

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

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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.

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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 that 850+ vehicles depend 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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