African Entrepreneur Collective Fintech Developer Jobs in Kenya

African Entrepreneur Collective Fintech Developer Jobs in Kenya

About the Company

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods and create thriving communities.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 41,000 entrepreneurs across East Africa, including thousands of refugees. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change, which results in thousands of new jobs. We are the largest lender to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.

Inkomoko has 250+ staff in 20 offices across Rwanda, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and will open in South Sudan in 2023. By 2030, we will expand to 4 additional countries to serve over 550,000 entrepreneurs, and deploy a $30M USD investment fund.

About the Opportunity

This is a new position for Inkomoko, with a great opportunity to leverage technology to improve how we do business. As a member of the IT team, the successful candidate will work closely with the finance and investment teams to help the organization improve the digital experience across financial operations, management of Inkomoko loan fund, and services to clients.

Responsibilities

Software Development and Customization

Development or configuration/customization of technology solutions in the areas of internal operational fintech, investment fintech, and client-focused digital solutions

Work with IT Project Manager to implement project plans, meet timelines, and budget constraints, and report on the progress of technology development

Upgrades, troubleshooting, testing, and bug fixes

Proactively communicate milestones for development, and identify potential development issues in advance, creating backup plans

API integrations with third-party software into Inkomoko’s various ERP, CRM, and Core Banking systems

Coordinate with the QA Analyst for ensuring usability and value to users

Use Asana and Jira to record project status and documentation

Proactively and effectively communicate to project sponsors

App Development

Develop client-facing apps, or add new features for Inkomoko mobile apps – particularly for users with low-tech literacy, including for usage in refugee camps or in rural settings with low connectivity.

Develop apps for Inkomoko staff to increase

their productivity, efficiency, communication, and ability to work remotely

Technology Supports

Support and backup other IT colleagues as needed and other duties as assigned

Proactively identify development needs and raise those for plans for approval and implementation

Troubleshoot for all users, particularly for high-value users like the Finance team, CEO/COO, and Managing Directors.

Coordinate with other development and IT colleagues for prioritization along the IT Roadmap

Minimum Qualifications

At least 6 years of software or app development/coding in the digital financial sector

Previous experience developing for low-digital literacy clients

Hands-on experience in our stack: Python, XML, Javascript, Postgresql

Experience with all phases of the development lifecycle

Previous experience running sprints/Agile development approaches

Previous experience with our software platforms preferred (Odoo, Mifos, Bamboo) and customizations to meet user needs

Fluent in written and spoken English, plus at least one other East African language

What You'll Get

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes both great culture and a competitive market-based package, including:

Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity

Opportunity to work with a talented, passionate, and committed team of professionals across the region

Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth

Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus

Favorable policies like health insurance, staff savings program, parental leave, sabbatical program, and more.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Entrepreneur Collective Fintech Developer Jobs in Kenya

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