At Mukuru, every line of code has an impact.
We're a leading African FinTech helping millions of people connect, transact, and thrive through accessible financial services. From cross-border money transfers to innovative payment solutions, we're building technology that empowers communities across the continent.
Now we're looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer who loves solving challenges, building scalable solutions, and creating products that make a real difference.
Why Join Mukuru?Imagine working on products used across multiple African markets while collaborating with talented engineers who are passionate about innovation, growth, and customer impact.
With us, you'll:
- Build products that improve lives
- Work on technology used across Africa
- Learn from experienced engineers and architects
- Collaborate with diverse teams that value new ideas
- Grow your career in a fast-moving FinTech environment
As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and improving the digital experiences our customers rely on every day.
You'll:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and microservices
- Build and enhance RESTful APIs
- Work with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
- Contribute to architecture and technical design discussions
- Collaborate with Product, QA, and Engineering teams
- Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Help deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing software solutions
- Has 5+ years of software development experience
- Brings strong expertise in either .NET Core or PHP
- Enjoys learning new technologies and frameworks
- Understands microservices architecture
- Has experience with API development and database design
- Is comfortable working with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Understands modern software engineering principles and patterns
- Thrives in Agile environments
- Communicates effectively and collaborates well with others
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
Skills Required
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong expertise in .NET Core or PHP
- Experience with API development (RESTful APIs)
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Understanding of modern software engineering principles and patterns
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks
What We Do
Mukuru is one of the largest money transfer providers in Africa and a leading Next Gen Financial Services Platform that offers affordable and reliable financial services to the emerging consumer. The foundation of our business was built by providing the continent’s migrant diaspora with safe, convenient international money transfers. From this base we have grown a wide range of products and services that take their cue from our customers’ needs and aspirations for greater financial security and a better life. To this end, we continue to build a highly robust and resilient physical and digital financial payments infrastructure across Africa that unlocks new value-added services for our loyal customers. This includes cash transfers, Mukuru Funeral Cover, and the Mukuru Card. As a fintech provider, Mukuru has underpinned its successful customer engagement strategy with the ability to ‘speak the language’ of its users and gain a grassroots understanding of the unique pain points that customers face in each market. Our engagement platforms include WhatsApp, free USSD, the Mukuru App, and the website. Customers are always able to speak to Mukuru about any challenges or difficulties with the platform, whether it’s a Mukuru agent in a physical booth, at a branch, over the telephone, or via a virtual live chat function in a language of the customer’s choosing, and often in their mother tongue. Take a walk through our Contact Centre at any time, and you’ll hear conversations in 15 languages – our very own united nations of Africa and Asia.
