🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Flutterwave – 7 Positions

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior Core Switching Engineer
2.) Software Developer
3.) Data Analyst
4.) Project / Program Manager (French Speaking)
5.) Quality Assurance Engineer - Offline Business
6.) Android Engineer - Offline Business
7.) Integration Engineer

Job Title: Senior Core Switching Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Engineering - DevOps & SRE

The Role

• Flutterwave is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will be responsible for managing and seamlessly blending front-end and back-end web development.
• The ideal candidate will build new, improve, and manage existing integrations and applications with external partners.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Design, develop and deliver code that can support new product feature/enhancements in an agile environment.
• Develop microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Create database schemas that represent and support new products/ enhancements.
• Maintain quality and ensure optimum performance of developed applications.
• Collaborate in design and development with the rest of the team.
• Maintain code integrity, organization, versioning, and apply object-oriented design principles.
• Carry out unit tests of developed applications as well as setup automated testing of applications to ensure correctness, robustness, and scalability.
• Maintain code and application security at all times.
• Ensure data protection.
• Develop applications in Java with little knowledge in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery.
• Guide and mentor new engineers and interns.

Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a Waver:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s strategy, product and service offerings.
• In-depth understanding of Java as a back-end language for application development.
• Excellent knowledge and use of supported frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot.
• Excellent knowledge of database and ORM technologies.
• Ability and interest to quickly learn new languages and technologies.
• Excellent organisational and people management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and quality assurance skills.
• Excellent time management and analytical skills.
• Excellent agile delivery knowledge including branching, testing and continuous development. Collaborate with other engineers to deliver sprint goals.
• Excellent Devops knowledge including Source Control, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Deployment Automation, Containers, Orchestration and Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure etc.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

The Role

• The work you do with our team will directly impact the life of millions of people. Join us and create an impact on the digital payments infrastructure that assists banks and businesses to build seamless and secure payments for their customers. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits, a culture guided by diversity and inclusion and career growth opportunities.

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Capability and will to perform end-to-end software engineering – development, test automation, DevOps, and application support.
• Implementation, testing, delivery, and maintenance of product features (new and existing).
• Creating technical reports on feature implementations.
• Research on existing/new product features and areas of improvement.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining secure coding practices (and standards).
• Providing support for product features (when needed).

Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a Waver:

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, Web Services, JMS, KAFKA.
• Java with UI (Angular/React) and Micro Service Architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience in developing Cloud based applications.
• Hands-on in using design patterns.
• Good knowledge of Linux and Linux based tools.
• Knowledge of Application build & deployment using Jenkins/CICD tools
• Good knowledge and experience in application support.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Data Analyst

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Data Team

The Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Analyst with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team.
• You are an individual who is passionate about data, driven to make a  difference, and eager to solve complex problems?
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to analyze data, provide insights, and drive decision-making. You will be a key member of the team and will play a vital role in shaping the future of our company.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver analytics reporting and Business Intelligence dashboards as required by business areas.
• Interpreting data and analysis into impactful, action-orientated reports for internal stakeholders.
• Promote a data-driven organization and empower teams with actionable data and automated and intuitive KPI dashboards.
• Develop strong cross-functional partnerships across the company (Engineering, Product, Finance, Marketing, Operations, etc.)
• Support the team and/or other analysts in the design, construction, and implementation of appropriate analytical processes which support business objectives.
• Interface with business teams to understand their data requirements and provide them with actionable insights and reports.
• Communicate key findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using storytelling techniques
• Perform ETLs as may be required

Competency and Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields of core Sciences or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a data analyst.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for data visualization.
• Familiarity with SQL and working with relational databases. Python would be a plus.
• Exceptional communication/interpersonal skills to articulate ideas, frame problems, and offer solutions. Strong leadership track record with the ability to work effectively with leadership teams.
• Experience with A/B or multivariate testing.
• A balanced strategic and tactical thinker with strong presentation, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Able to manage multiple cross-functional projects across different departments.
• Strong attention to detail, results-driven with high accuracy of output
• Authorization to work in the country without sponsorship.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Project / Program Manager (French Speaking)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Office of the CEO
Employment type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for a Project/Program Manager (French Speaking) who will manage and oversee projects for the company

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plan
• Manage resource allocation & project teams
• Ensure effective team/project-based communication and change management implementation
• Integrate and coordinate team work-plans
• Monitors team performance and communicate major issues, slippage, and suggested remedies
• Co-ordinate and manage interaction among the different project teams
• Monitor and report project critical path
• Establish infrastructure to capture and report on project targets/metrics
• Define/deploy a common set of processes, tools, and templates to control the program.

Required Competency and Skillset

• Good understanding of project management
• Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to impact others’ influencing and negotiating skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with the highest levels of Management
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Fluency in French is a must

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer - Offline Business

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Engineering - POS
Employment type: Full-time

About Role

• The team is looking for a customer-focused, passionate, and committed tester, who will strive for quality and excellence in the company’s products as we grow and expand across Africa and beyond.
• As a test engineer, your primary responsibilities will be to design, plan, communicate and execute an automated testing strategy in a fast-paced environment while also maintaining the quality of the product, and assisting other team members where applicable.
• You will be a part of the development of our offline business, hence your experience in test POS applications will be of advantage.

Responsibilities
What your day-to-day activities will be:

• You should be comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with business owners and product managers to define requirements and develop detailed test plans and test scenarios.
• Create quality test cases while creating both positive and negative path scenarios.
• Execute testing and assist with automated testing where applicable.
• When a product does not perform within specifications or user experience, identify, recreate, and log defects while recommending solutions and improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies, by evaluating, learning, and implementing the tools to the benefit of the products.
• Participate in knowledge sharing with other QA team members.
• Perform any other duties that may be required.

Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a Waver:

• Proven work experience in software testing (Preferable in the Fintech space).
• Good knowledge of quality assurance terminology and methods.
• Good knowledge of any of the following programming languages [Java, (NodeJS) Javascript, C#, React Native (Typescript), Kotlin (Android), and Swift (IOS)]
• Good knowledge of database testing (performance and/or security testing is a plus)
• Good knowledge of any automated testing tools (Postman, Selenium, Cucumber…)
• Good, working, knowledge of SQL and scripting.
• Experience with test management tools (Jira, and/or Testrail)
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders.
• Pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Good research skills.
• Good time commitment/management skills
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Android Engineer - Offline Business

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Engineering - POS
Employment type: Full-time

About the Android Developer Role

• We are looking for a driven, passionate, and committed individual to join the team as we grow and expand across Africa and beyond.
• As an Android Developer, you will be responsible for developing applications for devices powered by the Android operating system and the development of Android applications and their integration with back-end services.

Responsibilities
What your day-to-day activities will be:

• Design and development of professional business applications for the Android platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in a dynamic work environment
• Work with external data sources/ APIs, unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on fixing bugs and improving application responsiveness, quality, and performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve development efficiency
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable Java/Kotlin code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization

Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a Waver:

• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Solid understanding of ISO8583 and EMV
• Proven software development experience with at least one application on app store
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Proficiency in Java and Kotlin.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Integration Engineer - Nigeria

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Engineering - Developer Experience & Integration

Job Objective

• Our Integration Engineering team is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to our Merchants while building integrations into Flutterwave.

Key Responsibilities

• You will work closely with merchant technical and product teams as their primary point of contact during integration
• Understand user, business and product requirements and how Flutterwave APIs, SDK and other product offerings can meet them
• Work closely with Flutterwave’s merchant, and engineering team to understand what's technically possible with Flutterwave APIs.
• Work very closely with Account Management and the Sales team to get merchants live and transacting with Flutterwave in the shortest time possible
• Ability to dive into the details and help merchants with technical issues

Requirements & Qualification

• 5+ years of experience, with a strong technical and payments background
• 2+ years of support/development experience with fluency in at least 2 programming languages
• An empathetic, collaborative, communicative, and consultative work style
• Effective time management skills to work with multiple external merchant concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written and technical communication abilities
• Intellectual curiosity, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to think on your feet and dive into helping our merchants with their technical issues
• Be comfortable talking about technical concepts and explaining how they work, both from a product and technical standpoint
• Able to dive into the details to thrive in a cross-functional, collaborative environment
• Ability to translate requirements into detailed design and solution documents.
• Ability to quickly assess and troubleshoot most integration issues

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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