Software Architect at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

About the role

As a Software Architect at Nomba, you will be at the forefront of designing and shaping the technical landscape of our business and payment solutions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will craft robust and scalable software systems that enable our clients to process payments and manage their businesses efficiently, securely, and with a frictionless user experience.

• Lead the architectural design and technical decision-making process for Nomba's software platform.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define system architecture and use case workflows.
• Design and document architectural patterns, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and compliance with industry regulations.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, APIs, and third-party integrations to enhance system capabilities.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines and coding standards.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high-quality code and alignment with architectural goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and payment standards, and incorporate them into the architectural strategy.
• Lead efforts to improve performance, availability, and scalability of software systems.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Software Architect, preferably in the fintech or payments domain.
• Strong expertise in designing and implementing payment processing systems, including resilience, authentication, and fraud prevention.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java and C.
• Experience with microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and API design.
• Experience developing embedded/mobile systems such as embedded linux and Android.
• Familiarity with payment industry standards and protocols (PCI DSS, EMV, ISO 8583, etc).
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-solving mindset with an emphasis on delivering secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and mentor a team of engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Previous involvement in fintech projects, especially related to payment gateways or processing.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and its applications in payments.
• Relevant certifications in software architecture or fintech domains.