Backend Engineering Team Lead, M-KOPA
Connected asset financing solutions
Posted today
Connected asset financing solutions
1001+ employees
Posted today
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financing for everyday essentials accessible to everyone.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for good grasp of / and experience with C#.NET, Event Driven Systems, microservices, testing and Deployment
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Backend-focused Engineering Team Lead to join our team as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets
- Leading a team you will work as a servant leader, coach and contributor within a team which places emphasis on high quality output using infrastructure as code, observability and monitoring as well as automated testing in all environments, including production
- Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Lead as a servant leader, coach, and contributor, emphasising high-quality output using infrastructure as code, observability, and monitoring, as well as automated testing in all environments, including production
- Full Ownership: Oversee the entire software stack, including supporting infrastructure, throughout the entire software lifecycle from inception, through production, and right the way to decommissioning under a DevOps culture
- DevOps Culture: Champion continuous delivery, testing, and observability as first-order concerns
- Tech Stack: Work with C#.NET, event-driven systems, microservices, and deployment technologies
Our take
M-KOPA is an asset financing company in East Africa, that provides solar energy solutions to under-served households. The company offers a pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to access solar products like panels and batteries without upfront costs.
M-KOPA's impact reaches far beyond its innovative financing model. By allowing households to have access to sustainable energy solutions, the company has helped improve overall living conditions for its customers. The widespread adoption of solar products has significantly reduced dependence on fossil fuels, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a cleaner environment.
M-KOPA's robust funding includes debt financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, which aims to help develop digital connectivity in Kenya. With this and other impressive rounds, M-KOPA is well-positioned to drive renewable energy adoption. By prioritising clean and accessible energy, the company is responding to the growing demand for sustainable solutions and has a proven track record, commitment to innovation, and dedication to uplifting communities. It's clear that M-KOPA is a driving force in ensuring sustainable energy access for millions across Africa and beyond.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
May 2023
$55m
LATE VC
Mar 2022
$75m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $198.1m
Company benefits
- Private health and life insurance
- Remote and flexi working
- Free meals in office
- Fun and collaborative facilities
- Career development opportunities
Company HQ
City Square, Nairobi, Nairobi County
Leadership
Jesse Moore
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served as the Director at GSMA and Signal Point Partners.
Chad Larson
(Co-Founder)Current CEO of Kopo Kopo and an Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative and KawiSafi Ventures. Previously worked at the Bank of America for 10 years in multiple roles, including Principal and Head of Structured Municipal Products.
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