Developer Experience Engineer at Nomba

Nomba, initially launched in 2017 under the name “Kudi.ai,” has evolved into a dynamic chatbot with a focus on responding to financial requests within social apps. Over time, Nomba has undergone transformation, empowering independent businesses to serve as neighborhood banks, extending essential financial services such as cash withdrawal, transfers, and bill payments to all Nigerians, particularly those in underserved communities. Currently, we process a substantial monthly payment volume exceeding $500 million. Driven by a vision to catalyze economic prosperity, Nomba is dedicated to equipping businesses with the tools needed to operate efficiently and achieve their objectives. Our platform simplifies the acceptance and processing of payments, streamlining operations for businesses across Nigeria. With a workforce of over 250 employees and a user base of more than 150,000 businesses nationwide, we are forging a distinctive path into the digital economy. By granting businesses access to user-friendly tools, we facilitate payment acceptance and management, both online and offline, thereby optimizing their operational efficiency and promoting growth.

Title: Developer Experience Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role
As a Developer Experience Engineer at Nomba, you will:

• Develop, maintain, and improve command line tools in Python that facilitate a seamless development experience for the team, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, optimizing build and deployment processes for faster, more reliable software releases.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify pain points and areas for improvement in the development lifecycle, providing recommendations and implementing solutions.
• Proactively monitor and address any issues or bottlenecks in the development environment and infrastructure.
• Produce clear and concise documentation for tools and processes, enabling other team members to understand and utilize them effectively.
• Act as an advocate for best practices, keeping up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools, and sharing your knowledge with the team.
• Contribute to the overall success of the company by working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years experience working as a professional software engineer.
• Proficiency in Python, with a strong understanding of its ecosystems and tools.
• Proven experience with CI/CD tools and processes, preferably in a cloud-based environment (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar).
• Strong understanding of version control systems and unix tools, particularly Git, grep, curl, etc.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with payment systems or fintech industry.
• Familiarity with other programming languages, such as Python or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code tools, such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A supportive, collaborative, and innovative work environment that values personal and professional growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of payments and business management.

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online