Lead Developer Card Integrations at Equity Bank Kenya

JOB PURPOSE:

The Card Services Technical Lead is responsible for implementing all Card Services by integrating channels to the Way4 Switch. This includes managing a team of engineers to build scalable RESTful APIs, application logic, and integrations with internal and external systems to deliver efficient card services to customers. 

the KEY responsibilities (DUTIES):

• Design and implement card management solutions and services 
• Develop and implement APIs and microservices for banking system integration 
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end teams to ensure a seamless user experience 
• Ensure compliance with PCI/DSS standards 
• Maintain high system availability, security, and performance 
• Design scalable and reliable components for current and future needs 
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in .NET 
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs in C# 
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and performance tests 
• Troubleshoot and fix bugs to ensure system stability 
• Manage deployment processes and support production releases 
• Monitor system performance and proactively resolve issues 
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile app developers on API specifications 
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and Azure DevOps task breakdowns 

Qualifications

KEY TECHNICAL AND LEADERSHIP competencies REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THE ROLE:

• Expertise in C#, Java, .NET, REST/SOAP APIs 
• Deep knowledge of ATM Switch (WAY4), Finacle Core Banking 
• Familiarity with PCI/DSS, ISO 8583, OAuth, JWT 
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB 
• Strong system design and microservices architecture skills 
• Experience with Kafka, gRPC, and API management 
• Agile mindset, strong communication, and collaboration skills 

Experience requirementS:

• 8+ years in software development 
• Experience in financial services and card systems 
• Proven track record in system integration and API development 

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Must-Have: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science 
• Nice to Have: Certifications in cloud technologies, DevOps, or security standards