Job Overview Join our expanding engineering team! We're actively recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer to help scale M-KOPA Mobility, our fast-growing e-mobility business. This is an initial 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to extend or transition into a permanent role. Build the event-driven microservices that power clean, affordable transport for riders and entrepreneurs across Africa. The Impact Africa's transport sector is massive, underserved, and at an inflection point, and the transition to electric is accelerating, led by East Africa. Your code will directly power the technology behind Kenya's leading e-mobility financing platform. We've already financed over 11,000 electric motorbikes, helping riders save more than $3 a day and cutting air pollution by 90%. It's your chance to build tech for a business that's literally transforming lives across an entire continent. The Opportunity Mission-driven engineering: Every service you build helps put clean transport within reach of riders who'd otherwise be locked out of ownership Global recognition: Join a company named by the Financial Times as one of Africa's fastest-growing companies for 5 consecutive years running (2022–2026) Scale challenges: Build backend systems for a business growing at 3x year-on-year, with over 11,000 e-motorbikes financed and demand climbing Real climate impact: Electric is simply better for drivers, cities, and the planet — our e-motorbikes cut air pollution by 90% versus petrol equivalents 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 Languages criminal records, identification verification, academic qualifications, employment dates and employer references. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Backend Engineer - Mobility (12 month FTC) in Belfast employer: M Kopa
M-KOPA is an exceptional employer that champions innovation and growth in a fully remote environment, allowing you to work flexibly while making a significant impact across multiple African markets. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll have the opportunity to build cutting-edge CRM infrastructure and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring your contributions lead to meaningful customer engagement and retention. Join us to be part of a dynamic culture that values creativity and empowers you to drive real change.
