Mid level Java Developer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Equity Bank Kenya Limited, is a financial services provider headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. It is licensed as a commercial bank, by the Central Bank of Kenya, the central bank and national banking regulator.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications · 4-6 years of hands-on backend development experience with Java.· Experience in fintech, banking, or lending systems.· Strong exposure to microservices architectures in production.· Experience leading small teams or mentoring developers.Must-Have· A bachelor’s Degree, Diploma, or professional certification in Computer Science, SoftwareEngineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Design and implementation of scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot.· Architect and develop REST APIs, event-driven systems, and microservices for lending workflows.· Ensure code quality through peer reviews, automated testing, CI/CD practices, and code refactoring.· Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering engineering best practices.· Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as QA testers, product analysts, and fellow developers to deliver assigned features.· Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement proactive fixes.· Contribute to Agile ceremonies (planning, grooming, retrospectives) and influence product design.· Maintain strong focus on secure coding standards and compliance with banking regulations. CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES· Delivery of features and modules with minimal supervision.· High-quality, unit-tested, and production-ready code.· Reduced system downtime and improved performance metrics.· Coaching and mentoring of team members for skill growth.· Continuous improvement of architecture and processes in the squad.

REQUIRED SKILLS

JavaScript, Java, Application programming interfaces (API), Programming

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree