Senior Android Developer - Offline Payments at Flutterwave

The Role: 

Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Offline Payments POS (Point of Sale) Senior Android Developer with a strong background in payments processing to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Android-based POS applications that facilitate secure and efficient payment transactions.

If you are passionate about crafting user-friendly and robust payment solutions, this role is for you.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Application Development - Develop, test, and maintain cross platform applications offline/POS applications using react native that facilitate payment processing, ensuring they are user-friendly, efficient, and secure.
• Payment Gateway Integration - Integrate various payment gateways and methods (credit card, NFC, QR code, etc.) into the POS application to enable seamless payment transactions.
• Security - Implement strong security measures, including encryption, tokenization, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS) to protect sensitive payment data.
• UI/UX Design - Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance the overall customer experience.
• Performance Optimization - Optimize application performance to ensure smooth and fast payment processing, even during high-demand periods.
• Bug Fixing and Maintenance- Identify and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks in existing POS applications, and provide ongoing maintenance and support.
• Testing - Conduct thorough testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to ensure the reliability and accuracy of payment processing.
• Documentation - Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for the POS applications, including code comments, architecture diagrams, and user guides.
• Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, quality assurance, and backend developers, to ensure seamless integration with other systems and features.
• Stay Updated - Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, Android developments, and payment technologies to continuously improve the POS applications.

Required competency and skillset to be a waver (Must Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field .
• Minimum six (6) years of proven experience in cross platform (Android and iOS) application development, with a focus on payment processing solutions.
• Strong knowledge of development frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Familiarity with payment gateways, financial protocols, and security standards (e.g., EMV, PCI DSS).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as React Native and Kotlin.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and backend integration.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with POS hardware integration (e.g., receipt printers, barcode scanners).
• Familiarity with payment-related technologies such as NFC, EMV, QR code payments.
• Knowledge of mobile payment platforms (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Certifications related to Android development or payments (e.g., Android Certified Application Developer, Certified Payment Professional).