M-KOPA, a leading technology-driven finance and investment company operating across Africa, continues to transform access to essential services by offering innovative financial solutions. With a presence in Kenya, Nigeria, and other markets, the company empowers individuals and communities through lending and investments that unlock possibilities for growth. M-KOPA is seeking talented professionals to join its dynamic team and contribute to its mission of expanding financial inclusion across emerging markets.
Currently, the organization is inviting applications for two key roles: Senior Backend Engineer and Junior Fraud Analyst. Both positions are integral to the company’s ongoing expansion and commitment to innovation, security, and operational excellence. Below is an in-depth overview of the roles, including responsibilities and expectations.
Senior Backend Engineer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya; Lagos, Nigeria
The Senior Backend Engineer position is central to building and maintaining scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems that power M-KOPA’s products and services. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend solutions that align with the company’s goals in the finance and lending industry. The successful candidate will contribute to the technological advancement of the business, ensuring that its backend architecture supports growth, security, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- System Design and Development
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs that support M-KOPA’s financial products.
- Translate business requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions.
- Implement best practices in system architecture, ensuring efficiency and maintainability.
- Code Quality and Standards
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to the company’s engineering standards.
- Review code contributions from team members, providing constructive feedback to maintain high-quality output.
- Ensure adherence to security protocols and compliance standards in the financial technology industry.
- Collaboration and Mentorship
- Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and data scientists to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentor junior engineers, offering technical guidance and supporting their professional growth.
- Participate in team discussions, contributing to decision-making around tools, frameworks, and development practices.
- Performance Optimization
- Monitor backend system performance and implement enhancements to improve speed, stability, and scalability.
- Troubleshoot technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Introduce innovative approaches and technologies to enhance overall system efficiency.
- Testing and Deployment
- Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure software reliability.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage deployment pipelines and continuous integration processes.
- Implement monitoring tools to track system health and performance post-deployment.
- Security and Compliance
- Proactively identify potential vulnerabilities in backend systems and design safeguards to mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations governing financial data and digital transactions.
- Regularly audit systems and processes to maintain high levels of data integrity and protection.
The Senior Backend Engineer role requires an individual with strong problem-solving abilities, technical expertise, and the ability to lead initiatives that enhance the technological foundation of M-KOPA’s operations. The individual will be expected to thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver solutions that directly impact the company’s growth trajectory.
