Senior Manager –Mini-Apps at Equity Bank Kenya

Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and relat...

 

Senior Manager –Mini-Apps

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Description

Our purpose is transforming lives, giving dignity, and expanding opportunities for wealth creation.

We are seeking a Senior Manager to lead and manage a team of frontend developers working on cutting-edge Digital Financial Services (DFS) solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing the development of React, Vue, TypeScript-based web applications and mini-apps within our super app ecosystem. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing developer teams, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, third-party integrations, and stakeholder relationships while driving the delivery of comprehensive DFS mini-apps and web applications.

Key Project Scope

Digital Financial Services (DFS) - Leading the complete frontend development lifecycle for DFS super app and mini-apps, including mobile and desktop web applications focused on digital financial service solutions. 

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team developer.
  • Provide technical guidance and code review oversight.
  •  Oversee delivery of complete front-end applications for DFS super app.
  • Ensure successful delivery of Mini-apps for DFS super app ecosystem and collaborate with backend teams to define RESTful API specifications.
  • Manage cloud infrastructure for frontend applications (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Oversee deployment strategies, scaling, and performance optimization.
  • Design and manage CI/CD pipelines for super app and mini-app deployments.
  • Implement and maintain development, staging, and production environments.
  •  Ensure seamless integration between multiple mini-apps and the super app platform.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of third-party developer portals.
  • Manage API documentation, SDK development, and developer onboarding processes.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams including backend, QA, and DevOps.
  • Manage vendor relationships and third-party service integrations.
  • Develop and execute frontend technology strategy aligned with DFS objectives.
  • Establish development standards, coding practices, and architectural guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for financial services

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Master's degree or relevant management certification preferred
  • 8+ years' experience developing web applications
  • 5+ years' experience building frontend applications in React and TypeScript
  • 3+ years' experience in people management and team leadership
  • 2+ years' experience managing cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Experience in financial services or fintech industry preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, LESS, SASS, and JavaScript (React and Vue)
  • Extensive experience with CI/CD pipeline design and management
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure management
  • Experience with OAuth, JWT Tokens, and security best practices
  • Proficiency with GraphQL and RESTful API design
  • Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture

 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Equity Bank Kenya on equitybank.taleo.net to apply

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