Jobs at Equity Bank Kenya

The DevOps Engineer role exists to bridge the gap between software development and IT operations by enabling faster, more reliable, and efficient delivery of applications and infrastructure.
The role focuses on collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement to enhance system stability, scalability, security, and overall productivity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CI/CD Pipeline Development & Maintenance

• Design, implement, and manage Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to support rapid and reliable software releases.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Provision and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Ensure environment consistency, version control, and repeatable, reliable deployments.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Deploy, manage, and support systems on Microsoft Azure and other cloud or on‑premise environments where applicable.
• Optimize cloud resources for scalability, performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

Monitoring, Logging & Alerting

• Implement and maintain monitoring and observability solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, Datadog).
• Configure logs, alerts, and dashboards to detect performance issues and ensure abnormal activities are reported promptly.

Automation & Scripting

• Automate routine and repetitive operational tasks using scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Improve system reliability by automating deployments, scaling, and recovery processes.

System Reliability & Incident Management

• Support Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices including performance tuning, reliability engineering, and root cause analysis.
• Participate in incident response, troubleshoot production issues, and contribute to post‑incident reviews and improvements.

Security & Compliance Integration (DevSecOps)

• Embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and code analysis.
• Implement secure configurations, secrets management, and access controls in line with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Microsoft Azure
• Unix / Linux Shell Scripting
• SQL
• Database concepts
• Strong collaboration, problem‑solving, and analytical skills

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a DevOps or related role
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Exposure to banking or financial services applications is required

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Nice to have: Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ‑900, AZ‑104)

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The Diaspora Credit originator shall, primarily, be responsible for prospecting and conducting detailed analysis on the credit worthiness of a diaspora borrower and making a credit recommendation on whether the application should be approved or declined.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Prospect for new diaspora loan opportunities through activities such as networking with branches for referrals and cross-selling to existing Bank clients.
• Responsible for analyzing domestic and foreign financial documents, completion of due diligence activities, negotiating loan structures, identifying, mitigating, and properly documenting risks and credit exceptions, and recommending risk ratings and exposure strategies via preparation of credit proposals.
• Present credit proposals to credit committees when called upon to do so.
• Manage individual pipeline from lead sourcing to booking. This includes partnering with other lines of business to support timely delivery of the entire credit process.
• Prepare interim and annual reviews and test covenants for large exposure accounts and communicate material changes to the relevant credit committees.
• Pre-flight complex transactions to promote a smooth beginning-to-end transaction. This includes engaging with the customer to understand their credit needs and making recommendations for the appropriate loan structure and required appraisal documents
• Train other staff members and provide support when necessary.
• Participate in the department’s team building activities.

Qualifications

Education & Qualifications – Requirements

• Experience in engaging senior executives in facilitating decision-making and reporting is required.
• A minimum of three years of SME credit experience is required with international credit experience as an added advantage.
• Strong financial, accounting, and credit skills is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution is required with post graduate training in financial services as an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of overall banking operations, credit policies, processes, and procedures is required.