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rescue.co . Rescue.co is a rapidly growing tech startup revolutionizing emergency response. Our 24/7 Dispatch Center serves millions across East Africa. Our vision is to ensure emergency help is minutes away, anytime, anywhere. In the past five years, we've built a lifesaving platform and the largest ambulance and responder network in East Africa. Our platform has slashed response times by over 80%, saving countless lives. We’re a diverse team of over 52 specialists in business, operations, software engineering, and emergency dispatch, based in Nairobi but reaching across Kenya and beyond. If you’re passionate about making a difference during crises and can stay calm under pressure, we want you. Our Values: Consistency:

We maintain high standards in everything we do. Design with EQ:

We create with empathy, focusing on human needs. Always Questioning:

We encourage curiosity and continuous improvement. Alignment:

We work together towards common goals. Responsibilities

What You’ll Do Build & Deliver: Design, develop, and deploy backend and frontend features for our mission-critical dispatch systems. Implement APIs, event-driven workflows, and integrations with third-party services. Ensure systems are performant, reliable, and scalable under high-traffic, high-stakes conditions. Qualifications

What We're Looking For Must-Have Skills Strong experience in ReactJS & Typescript. Strong experience in Node.js (TypeScript required) for backend services. Solid knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Vue, and others). Comfort handling databases. Familiarity with event-driven systems and modern API design. Experience building, deploying, and monitoring production systems. Nice to Have Exposure to Python, Go, or other languages. Experience with WebRTC, VoIP, or real-time communications. Background in high-availability, low-latency systems. Interest in rescue, emergency response, or impact-driven work. What we value in how we work

How We Work Remote-first, async-friendly – work where you’re most productive. We trust you to manage your own time, but we also value our short daily syncs to align on priorities. High autonomy – we value ownership and growth. Clear communication over constant presence. Why You’ll Love Working Here

Meaningful mission – your code directly helps save lives. Modern stack – we use the right tools for the job and encourage innovation. Fair compensation – we pay competitively for top talent. Generous leave packages after some time with the company. Tight-knit team – small enough to move fast, experienced enough to do it right. How to Apply

Join us in our mission. Apply now, and let's make a positive impact together. Please submit your journey in a one-page PDF CV. This helps us understand what you see as most important. We will not review CVs longer than one page; please highlight the most relevant experiences within a single page. At Rescue.co, we believe in the power of authenticity. We value you for who you are, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, religion, veteran/military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations. We welcome you to apply! Other

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Emergency and Relief Services

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