Job Vacancies at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Senior iOS Engineer - Swift

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer to work on our native iOS mobile application.
• You'll use your sound understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a fantastic experience for users.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

Requirements

• Bachelor`s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of industry experience (ideally working in a start-up or scale-up)
• Proficient with Swift Packet Manager and Cocoa Touch
• Proficiency with UIKit/SwiftUI in building user interfaces
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and human interface guidelines
• Experience with performance and memory management tools such as Profile Instruments
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Familiar with CI/CD.

Click here to apply online

2.) iOS Engineer - Swift

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer to work on our native iOS mobile application.
• You'll use your sound understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a fantastic experience for users.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and build applications for the iOS platform
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.

Requirements

• Bachelor`s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of industry experience (ideally working in a start-up or scale-up)
• Proficient with Swift Packet Manager and Cocoa Touch
• Proficiency with UIKit/SwiftUI in building user interfaces
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Understanding of Apple’s design principles and human interface guidelines
• Experience with performance and memory management tools such as Profile Instruments
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools
• Familiar with CI/CD.

Click here to apply online

3.) Senior Back-end Engineer

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role 

• We are looking for a result-driven and analytical senior software engineer (backend) who will troubleshoot and improve existing backend applications and processes.
• She / he will use his or her understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a more seamless experience for users.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future
• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Conduct tests and optimise performance
• Work together with engineers building client-facing applications to integrate UI elements with server-side logic
• Implement modern technologies to improve legacy applications
• Collect, analyse and address technical and design requirements
• Help to create reusable code and libraries for future use
• Train and support internal teams
• Interact with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
• Stay informed about emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience with DevOps principles.
• Experience with Microservices and Event-Driven architecture.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
• Model of software engineering best practices, including agile development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, debugging, and troubleshooting
• Solid experience with C#, .Net, .Net Core
• Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
• A deep understanding of Source Code Management
• Possess an in-depth understanding of Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)
• A great understanding of databases and SQL
• An in-depth understanding of REST APIs, SOAP & RPC
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience in technical writing and API documentation
• Familiar with project management tools (e.g Trello, Jira, etc).

Click here to apply online

4.) Head of Creative

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We're looking for a Head of Creative to lead Kuda's rebrand and make it shine across everything we do.
• You'll help position Kuda for the future while making sure we stay relatable, bold, and unmistakably Kuda.
• This is a hands-on leadership role - you'll be shaping strategy, inspiring a talented creative team, and rolling up your sleeves to bring big ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rebranding of Kuda alongside our agency partner and implement it consistently across all channels and touchpoints
• Develop and oversee a cohesive creative strategy that aligns with business goals and resonates with target audiences
• Manage, mentor, and inspire the creative team to deliver high-quality, innovative work
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Experience teams to ensure brand consistency and impact
• Define and maintain visual and verbal brand guidelines
• Drive the development of creative campaigns, and experiences that enhance brand perception and engagement
• Monitor creative performance and provide insights to optimize campaigns and brand initiatives
• Stay ahead of trends in fintech, design, and brand experience to ensure Kuda remains a market leader

Requirements

• 7-8 years of experience in creative leadership, preferably in fintech or tech-focused industries
• Proven experience leading and managing creative teams
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, visual identity, and integrated campaigns
• Hands-on understanding of design and creative processes, with proficiency in key creative tools
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in translating business goals into compelling creative solutions
• Fintech experience is advantageous.

Click here to apply online