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Senior Manager –Mini-Apps at Equity Bank Kenya

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience 8 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

Senior Manager –Mini-Apps at Equity Bank Kenya

Senior Manager –Mini-Apps

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

 

Method of Application

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

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