Overview of Twela Talent Pool

Our talent pool consists of rigorously vetted Kenyan engineers who have demonstrated exceptional technical skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to quality. Each engineer undergoes our comprehensive vetting process and continuous training to ensure they meet our high standards.

We maintain a diverse pool of engineers across different specializations, seniority levels, and availability, ensuring we can match the right talent to your specific needs.

Roles Available

QA Engineers

Specializations: Manual Testing, Test Automation, API Testing, Performance Testing

Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Jest, Pytest, Postman

Experience: 2-10+ years

Backend Developers

Specializations: Python, Node.js, Java, .NET, Go

Frameworks: Django, Flask, FastAPI, Express, Spring Boot

Experience: 2-10+ years

Frontend Developers

Specializations: React, Vue, Angular, TypeScript

Tools: Next.js, Nuxt.js, Redux, Vuex, Webpack

Experience: 2-10+ years

Full-Stack Engineers

Specializations: End-to-end development, Microservices

Stack: MERN, MEAN, Python + React/Vue

Experience: 3-10+ years

DevOps Engineers

Specializations: CI/CD, Cloud, Kubernetes, Infrastructure

Tools: AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins

Experience: 3-10+ years

Cybersecurity Specialists

Specializations: Pen Testing, Security Audits, Compliance

Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus, Snyk

Experience: 3-10+ years

Seniority Levels

Junior Engineers

2-3 years of experience. Strong fundamentals, eager to learn, perfect for projects with mentorship opportunities.

Mid-Level Engineers

3-5 years of experience. Independent contributors who can own features and work with minimal supervision.

Senior Engineers

5-8 years of experience. Technical leaders who can architect solutions and mentor junior team members.

Lead/Principal Engineers

8+ years of experience. Strategic thinkers who can drive technical decisions and lead engineering initiatives.

Vetting Process

Every engineer in our talent pool has undergone our rigorous vetting process:

1. Initial Screening

Resume review, portfolio assessment, and initial technical evaluation

2. Technical Assessment

Coding challenges, system design questions, and problem-solving exercises

3. Code Review

Review of previous projects, GitHub profiles, and code quality assessment

4. Behavioral Interview

Cultural fit evaluation, communication skills, and QA mindset assessment

5. Reference Checks

Verification with previous employers and clients

6. Continuous Monitoring

Ongoing performance reviews and skill updates

Training & QA Mindset

Our engineers don't just join our talent pool—they continuously grow and improve. We provide:

  • QA-First Training: Every engineer receives training on quality assurance principles and best practices
  • Technical Updates: Regular workshops on new technologies and frameworks
  • Code Review Sessions: Peer code reviews to maintain high standards
  • Best Practices: Training on clean code, testing, and documentation
  • Communication Skills: Workshops on effective remote collaboration

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