Senior Backend Engineer (.NET)

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing FinTech team at M-KOPA. Build sophisticated event-driven microservices that unlock financial inclusion across Africa.What You’ll Do

At M-KOPA, you''ll build sophisticated event-driven microservices with real-world impact. Our engineering teams own their solutions end-to-end – from architecture decisions to production monitoring. Join us in combining cutting-edge .NET development with purpose-driven engineering that makes digital and financial inclusion possible across Africa.Technical Environment

Modern C# Stack: We use predominantly C# written against the latest .NET stackMicroservices and Cloud: We favour microservices hosted on Azure using KubernetesEvent-Driven Architecture: We are constantly iterating towards a completely decoupled, event-driven architectureMixed Environment: We have both legacy services and greenfield microservicesOur Engineering Approach

High quality outputObservability and monitoringAutomated testing in all environments, including productionInfrastructure as code and DevOps practicesWhat You Need

We expect you to be comfortable working as part of a team which owns the entire software stack, including supporting infrastructure, throughout the entire software lifecycle - from inception through production to decommissioning under a DevOps culture. You''ll value the constraints that continuous delivery places upon engineering processes and embrace testing and observability as first-order concerns in development.Required Experience

Strong grasp of C# .NET developmentExperience with Event-Driven SystemsMicroservices architecture experienceTesting and deployment expertiseDevOps culture mindsetLocation and Benefits

Fully remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zonesWork with diverse teams across UK, Europe, and AfricaProfessional development programs and coaching partnershipsFamily-friendly policies and flexible working arrangementsWell-being support and career growth opportunitiesOur Mission

We create financial inclusion for the traditionally excluded through a fair, flexible, customer-centric financing model. We strive to drive greater inclusion of women, youth, and low-income communities.Our Impact

1.7 million connected first-time mobile internet users62% of customers use M-KOPA smartphones for income generation, with 30,000+ livelihoods created for agents2.1 million tonnes of CO2 avoided through clean energy productsReady to build C# .NET solutions that create real-world financial inclusion while advancing your career in modern backend engineering? At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritise well-being, and embrace flexibility. Apply now to join our mission of transforming lives across Africa through technology.Why M-KOPA?

At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at

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