Hiring Now: Fintech Planning Engineer

Job Description

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In under four years, we have grown to serve over 10 million customers, with our network now reaching 55% of Ethiopia’s population – a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by core values such as customer obsession, innovation, integrity, and get it done together, we are building a workplace that is dynamic, inclusive, and empowering. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That’s why, for two consecutive years, we have proudly earned the Top Employer Award – in recognition of our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive environment for people.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team that is shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.

Reporting to the Manager MPESA Core Platforms, the role holder's responsibilities will include financial services system management, capacity planning, and technology evolution to attain a service availability of 99.999%.

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Evaluation of new and existing financial systems infrastructure.
• Planning & design for new financial solutions.
• Platform capacity planning.
• Financial solutions technology evolution to attain 99.999% service availability.
• Implementation and integration of new hardware/software.
• Optimization of existing systems.
• Internal process improvement in accordance with ITIL and Agile standards.
• Change management.

Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience

Business Competencies:

• Must be able to work without supervision & meet tight deadlines/schedules.
• Good presentation skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Business know-how.
• Experience of working in a Fintech organization.
• Working with change.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in planning small to medium projects.

Project and Program Management:

• Knowledge of Scrum/Kanban Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Development, or a related subject.
• 2 years of work experience as an engineer in a telecommunications or financial services environment.
• Experience in continuous integration and deployment methodologies using automated tools such as Jenkins.
• Knowledge in mobile money systems, integrations, or financial systems.

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of networking and system administration (Unix/Linux).
• Software development skills in Java, Python, Angular JS, etc.
• Knowledge in ITIL Service Operations processes and Agile methodology. Certification in Scrum fundamentals is an added advantage.
• Proficient in database management skills.

Desired:

• Certification in cloud technologies like AWS & GCP.
• Certification in cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes.

Skills Required:

• Computer / Software / It / Data