As a company that creates innovative payment and financial system solutions, such as:

• A comprehensive suite of payments, cash and liquidity management solutions,
• A complete ecosystem of clearing, settlement and instant payments solutions,
• Fraud detection and prevention,
• Mobile payments and digital wallets,
• Solutions for payment markets infrastructure: real-time / instant payments, high-value payments, retail payments,
• Solutions for capital markets infrastructure: trading platforms, post-trade processing, and investor services,
• Solutions for commercial banks: payment connectivity gateways, global payments hub.

Our employees are our most valuable asset and, now that we have relocated to be closer to our clients, we are looking for driven, talented and highly competent Software Engineers to join our team.

If you believe you have what it takes to work and serve with distinction powerful financial market players to deliver exceptional value, on time and budget, you may be just the kind of team player we are after.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and enhance Montran’s market infrastructure software solutions as part of a delivery team.
• Testing and QA.
• Document deliverables.
• Maintenance and support.
• Working in our Nairobi office in a dynamic environment, ensuring tight collaboration within the team and with cross-office teams.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Lead Senior Software Engineer.

REQUIREMENTS:

Skills & knowledge: 

• Demonstrable knowledge of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and software engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrable grasp of OOP principles.
• Proficiency in Java (Jakarta EE and Spring Boot knowledge is a plus).
• Demonstrable knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Demonstrable knowledge of web technologies.
• A strong work ethic, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• A Strong and effective team player able to take and carry out instructions effectively under direction of the Lead Senior Software Engineer.

Added advantages:

• Demonstrable ability to understand and evolve existing codebases – strong debugging and code comprehension skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Docker, Linux and Gradle is a plus.
• Multi-lingual. English + (French, Portuguese or Spanish).
• Familiarity with financial systems, payment solutions & platforms.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
• Additional Certifications in Software Engineering + related specializations are an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of professional experience as a Java Software Engineer.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Personal and professional growth in a highly dynamic business organization with a strong international footprint.
• Considerable opportunity for career growth through in-house training, continuous learning and collaborative partnerships with Montran’s global tech teams.
• High likelihood of intra-Africa travel to serve clients and the occasional international trip.
• Working for a company with strong family values.
• Expanded networks of committed professionals across the globe.
• A competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• Global impact working on national-level solutions that impact millions of lives.