IT Engineer — Digital Platforms
2026-03-11T18:21:36+00:00
Bank of Africa – Rwanda Plc
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https://www.boarwanda.com/
FULL_TIME
Kigali
Kigali
00000
Rwanda
Banking
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering
2026-03-24T17:00:00+00:00
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Bank of Africa Rwanda seek to recruit well qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position within Head Office:
Position Title: IT Engineer — Digital Platforms (2 positions)
1. Job Purpose
The IT Engineer — Digital Platforms is responsible for the design, development, integration and maintenance of the Bank's digital channels and services, including USSD solutions, Mobile Banking, customer portals and API interfaces. The role holder ensures the availability, security and continuous improvement of digital platforms in alignment with the Bank's digital strategy and regulatory requirements.
2. Key Responsibilities:
I. Digital Development & Integration
- Design, develop and maintain digital banking platforms (USSD, Mobile Banking, Web Banking, APIs)
- Develop and deploy USSD services in coordination with telecom operators
- Ensure seamless integration of front-end platforms with the Core Banking System (CBS) via secure APIs
- Build and maintain middleware connectors (EDWH, ESB) for data exchange between systems
- Implement mobile payment solutions, money transfers and value-added services
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and flow specifications
II. USSD & Alternative Channels
- Manage the full lifecycle of USSD menus and sessions (*Code#)
- Coordinate with telecom operators for integration, accreditation and user acceptance testing
- Optimize user journeys on USSD and SMS Banking channels
- Ensure availability and performance of USSD services in production
- Set up automated alerts and notifications via SMS and push channels
- Monitor session success rates and troubleshoot USSD gateway issues
III. Security & Compliance
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms (OTP, PIN, biometrics)
- Ensure platform compliance with security standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Enforce encryption of data in transit and at rest across all digital channels
- Participate in security audits and remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Ensure digital services comply with Central Bank regulations and reporting requirements
IV. Support, Monitoring & Continuons Improvement
- Monitor platform performance through dashboards and automated alerting tools
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for digital channel incidents
- Analyze usage data and propose functional and technical optimization
- Conduct technology watch on fintech innovations and digital banking trends
- Contribute to defining the Bank's digital roadmap
- Train and support internal teams on new features and digital tools
3. Qualifications, skills and Abilities Desired
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent
- Certification in mobile or cloud development (an advantage)
- Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) appreciated
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in digital platform development
- Proven hands-on experience in USSD service development and deployment
- Experience in a banking or fintech environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in API integration (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Programming languages: Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript / Node.js
- USSD protocols (SS7, SMPP), telecom operator integration
- REST/SOAP API development, microservices architecture
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- DevOps tools: Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Systems: Linux/Unix, virtualization (VMware, Proxmox)
- Application security: OWASP, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, JWT
- Language, English: fluent — written and spoken (required) & French: professional level (strong asset)
- Design, develop and maintain digital banking platforms (USSD, Mobile Banking, Web Banking, APIs)
- Develop and deploy USSD services in coordination with telecom operators
- Ensure seamless integration of front-end platforms with the Core Banking System (CBS) via secure APIs
- Build and maintain middleware connectors (EDWH, ESB) for data exchange between systems
- Implement mobile payment solutions, money transfers and value-added services
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and flow specifications
- Manage the full lifecycle of USSD menus and sessions (*Code#)
- Coordinate with telecom operators for integration, accreditation and user acceptance testing
- Optimize user journeys on USSD and SMS Banking channels
- Ensure availability and performance of USSD services in production
- Set up automated alerts and notifications via SMS and push channels
- Monitor session success rates and troubleshoot USSD gateway issues
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms (OTP, PIN, biometrics)
- Ensure platform compliance with security standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Enforce encryption of data in transit and at rest across all digital channels
- Participate in security audits and remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Ensure digital services comply with Central Bank regulations and reporting requirements
- Monitor platform performance through dashboards and automated alerting tools
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for digital channel incidents
- Analyze usage data and propose functional and technical optimization
- Conduct technology watch on fintech innovations and digital banking trends
- Contribute to defining the Bank's digital roadmap
- Train and support internal teams on new features and digital tools
- USSD service development and deployment
- API integration (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
- Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript / Node.js
- USSD protocols (SS7, SMPP), telecom operator integration
- REST/SOAP API development, microservices architecture
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- DevOps tools: Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Systems: Linux/Unix, virtualization (VMware, Proxmox)
- Application security: OWASP, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, JWT
- English: fluent — written and spoken
- French: professional level
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent
- Certification in mobile or cloud development (an advantage)
- Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) appreciated
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Vacancy title:
IT Engineer — Digital Platforms
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Banking, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Bank of Africa – Rwanda Plc
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 24 2026
Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Bank of Africa Rwanda seek to recruit well qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following position within Head Office:
Position Title: IT Engineer — Digital Platforms (2 positions)
1. Job Purpose
The IT Engineer — Digital Platforms is responsible for the design, development, integration and maintenance of the Bank's digital channels and services, including USSD solutions, Mobile Banking, customer portals and API interfaces. The role holder ensures the availability, security and continuous improvement of digital platforms in alignment with the Bank's digital strategy and regulatory requirements.
2. Key Responsibilities:
I. Digital Development & Integration
- Design, develop and maintain digital banking platforms (USSD, Mobile Banking, Web Banking, APIs)
- Develop and deploy USSD services in coordination with telecom operators
- Ensure seamless integration of front-end platforms with the Core Banking System (CBS) via secure APIs
- Build and maintain middleware connectors (EDWH, ESB) for data exchange between systems
- Implement mobile payment solutions, money transfers and value-added services
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and flow specifications
II. USSD & Alternative Channels
- Manage the full lifecycle of USSD menus and sessions (*Code#)
- Coordinate with telecom operators for integration, accreditation and user acceptance testing
- Optimize user journeys on USSD and SMS Banking channels
- Ensure availability and performance of USSD services in production
- Set up automated alerts and notifications via SMS and push channels
- Monitor session success rates and troubleshoot USSD gateway issues
III. Security & Compliance
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms (OTP, PIN, biometrics)
- Ensure platform compliance with security standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
- Enforce encryption of data in transit and at rest across all digital channels
- Participate in security audits and remediate identified vulnerabilities
- Ensure digital services comply with Central Bank regulations and reporting requirements
IV. Support, Monitoring & Continuons Improvement
- Monitor platform performance through dashboards and automated alerting tools
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for digital channel incidents
- Analyze usage data and propose functional and technical optimization
- Conduct technology watch on fintech innovations and digital banking trends
- Contribute to defining the Bank's digital roadmap
- Train and support internal teams on new features and digital tools
3. Qualifications, skills and Abilities Desired
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent
- Certification in mobile or cloud development (an advantage)
- Cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+) appreciated
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in digital platform development
- Proven hands-on experience in USSD service development and deployment
- Experience in a banking or fintech environment strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in API integration (REST, SOAP, GraphQL)
- Familiarity with Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Programming languages: Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript / Node.js
- USSD protocols (SS7, SMPP), telecom operator integration
- REST/SOAP API development, microservices architecture
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB
- DevOps tools: Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Systems: Linux/Unix, virtualization (VMware, Proxmox)
- Application security: OWASP, SSL/TLS, OAuth2, JWT
- Language, English: fluent — written and spoken (required) & French: professional level (strong asset)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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If you meet the above requirements, submit your application by Tuesday 24th March 2026. Please include The Application, Updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of the relevant certificates.
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