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Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech Rails & PRN)

Full-Time • Kampala, Uganda / Hybrid

Architect and scale high-concurrency payment orchestration microservices, connecting Ugandan telecom telco rails (MTN MoMo, Airtel Money) with URA PRN middleware.

Mandatory Requirements & Competencies
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4+ years of professional backend engineering with Go, Node.js, or Python.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating payment gateways or bank API switches.
  • Strong understanding of relational data modeling (PostgreSQL) and distributed caching (Redis).
  • Hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging architectures (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Commitment to test automation, code reviews, and zero-downtime deployment practices.
What We Expect from You
  • Design, deploy, and maintain fault-tolerant transactional APIs handling thousands of daily operations.
  • Collaborate directly with partner financial institutions on statutory compliance and reconciliation protocols.
  • Take end-to-end ownership of microservices from technical spec through production telemetry.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical financial rails and SLA enforcement.
Candidate Profile & Mindset

You thrive in high-stakes environments where transaction integrity is non-negotiable. You understand idempotency, ACID guarantees, and distributed lock mechanics. Prior exposure to East African fintech frameworks, URA EFRIS protocols, or ISO 8583 switches is highly regarded.

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Lead Logistics & Fleet Operations Manager (GateGrocer)

Full-Time • Kampala Urban Footprint

Direct urban fulfillment hubs, driver routing telemetry, and cold-chain FMCG distribution across Greater Kampala for our flagship digital grocery subsidiary.

Mandatory Requirements & Competencies
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, or related discipline.
  • 3+ years managing urban last-mile distribution networks or FMCG warehousing.
  • Demonstrated leadership in supervising fleet drivers, dispatchers, and inventory handlers.
  • Proficiency with fleet tracking systems, route optimization software, and warehouse management tools.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to diagnose fulfillment bottlenecks rapidly.
What We Expect from You
  • Maintain 98%+ on-time delivery rate across all GateGrocer order clusters.
  • Optimize vehicle capacity utilization, fuel economics, and route turnaround times.
  • Enforce strict cold-chain compliance and inventory loss prevention standards.
  • Liaise with merchant FMCG partners on scheduled fulfillment runs and batch restocking.
Candidate Profile & Mindset

You bring operational grit, analytical clarity, and a passion for modernizing African supply chains. You are equally comfortable reviewing transit telemetry dashboards as you are conducting field dispatch audits at sunrise.

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Statutory Compliance & EFRIS Systems Specialist

Full-Time • Kampala, Uganda

Bridge corporate legal mandates and technological integrations, ensuring strict alignment with URSB, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), and national data privacy laws.

Mandatory Requirements & Competencies
  • Background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Legal Informatics.
  • In-depth technical knowledge of URA EFRIS API specifications and digital fiscal receipts.
  • Understanding of the Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019) and GDPR best practices.
  • Experience writing technical compliance documentation and audit reports.
What We Expect from You
  • Validate all automated fiscal signing routines and cryptographic invoice signatures.
  • Maintain real-time auditing pipelines for statutory reporting across SYSTRA subsidiaries.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and statutory inspection authorities.
Candidate Profile & Mindset

You possess a rare dual capability - rigorous understanding of regulatory frameworks paired with direct technical literacy. You ensure our software rails operate with flawless legal fidelity.

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