Join to apply for the Senior Backend Engineer I role at M-KOPALocation: Fully remote within UTC -1 to UTC +3 time zones. Work with diverse teams distributed across UK, Europe, and Africa.OverviewJoin our expanding engineering team. We’re hiring multiple Senior Backend Engineers (I, II & III) as we scale our FinTech team at M-KOPA. Build sophisticated event-driven microservices that unlock financial inclusion across Africa.Our mission-driven engineering aims to power technology solutions for millions of people across Africa who have been excluded from traditional financial services. We have helped over 7 million customers access over $2 billion in credit.What You’ll DoAt 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. You will combine cutting-edge .NET development with purpose-driven engineering to enable digital and financial inclusion across Africa.Technical EnvironmentModern C# Stack: We use predominantly C# written against the latest .NET stackMicroservices & Cloud: Microservices hosted on Azure using KubernetesEvent-Driven Architecture: Decoupled, event-driven architectureMixed Environment: Legacy services and greenfield microservicesYour On-boarding Journey: Participation in Internal Engineering Bootcamp—an immersive onboarding to understand our event-driven architecture, engineering practices, and how we approach building systems at scale.Our Engineering ApproachHigh quality outputObservability and monitoringAutomated testing in all environments, including productionInfrastructure as code and DevOps practicesKnowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solvingQualificationsWhat You NeedWe expect you to be comfortable owning the entire software stack, including supporting infrastructure, throughout the lifecycle under a DevOps culture. You value continuous delivery, testing, and observability as first-order concerns.Strong grasp of C# .NET developmentExperience with Event-Driven SystemsMicroservices architecture experienceTesting and deployment expertiseDevOps culture mindsetProven ability to collaborate effectively in distributed teamsContinuous learning mindset and openness to feedbackLocation & BenefitsFully remote role within UTC -1 to UTC +3Work with diverse teams across UK, Europe, and AfricaPersonalised training budget for developmentHome office setup budgetInternal Engineering Bootcamp onboardingProfessional development programs and coaching partnershipsFamily-friendly policies and flexible workingWell-being support and career growth opportunitiesOur Mission & ImpactWe create financial inclusion for the traditionally excluded through a fair, flexible, customer-centric financing model. We strive to include women, youth, and low-income communities.2.5 million first-time mobile internet users connected70% of customers use M-KOPA products for income generation; 35,000 livelihoods created for agents2.1 million tonnes of CO₂ avoided through clean energy products and e-mobilityReady to build C# .NET solutions that create real-world financial inclusion?Why M-KOPA?We empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.Note: Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisting and interviews may occur at any stage. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is selected.Our equal opportunity and affirmative action policies encourage women, minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. We prohibit forced or child labor and comply with local youth employment laws. We do not charge any recruitment-related fees at any stage of the process.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr