Lead Developer Card Integrations at Equity Bank
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Date posted
September 29, 2025
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Closing date
September 29, 2025
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Hiring location
Nairobi, Kenya
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Description
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
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
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