M-Pesa Configuration Engineer Full-Time

Role purpose

The key responsibility of Software Developer within Financial Services Technology domain is to build software and product flows and logic based on technical solution designs. To support the delivery of technical solutions that meet the M-Pesa business requirements, whilst ensuring compliance with the Global reference and Vodafone Group’s best standards.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Work in close cooperation with Solution Architects to build the service logic based on high and low level technical designs.
• Design and implement standalone, complex software application/component/document template to support business requirements.
• Technical risk/issue ownership and management/resolution during solution delivery.
• Collaborate with SCRUM master/Project Manager and members of Agile squad to ensure timely and accurate delivery of requirements.
• To ensure that deliverables developed meet the business requirements and quality standards.

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

• Full stack software development and deployment experience, A Java, JavaScript, or Python certification will be a plus.
• Knowledge of web-based (ReactJS, Node.js) and service-based architectures (REST), cloud-oriented architectures (AWS, Google Cloud) and micro-services patterns.
• Technical knowledge in: Unix based Oss (Admin level), Database Operations and Administration (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Unix based systems, JSON and SOAP APIs, Cryptographic algorithms, IP Networks.
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery and DevOps in general.
• Financial services experience.
• A desire to make a difference and a proven willingness for continuous learning.
• A problem-solving mind-set utilizing technology.
• Experience working with agile methodologies, methods and frameworks. i.e. Scrum or Kanban (essential).
• Fluent in English and Portuguese (essential).

Must have technical/ professional qualifications

• Degree in IT or related field (essential);
• Certified Ethical Hacker certification or CompTIA Security+ (desirable);
• A Java, JavaScript, or Python certification (desirable).

Key performance indicators

• Does the delivered solution meet the Company’s quality standards?
• Were the assigned tasks delivered on time?
• Does the delivered solution meet business and technical requirements?
• % of roadmap items delivered;
• % of incidents post service/product launch.