About the Role

Spin crunch is Spin Mobile's fintech intelligence division, providing KYC/KYB API services, statement analysis, and credit scoring infrastructure to financial institutions across Africa.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Lead to own the technical direction, report directly to the CTO, and lead a team of talented engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on financial inclusion across the continent.

Company: Spin Mobile Location: Nairobi, Kenya Type: Full-time Working: Hybrid

What You'll Own

Platform & Backend: Lead Python/Django platform development, own API and data pipeline architecture, drive key technical decision-making, and implement CI/CD best practices.

Frontend: Lead JS/React development, and build intuitive interfaces for complex data workflows.

Team Leadership: Manage a team of frontend and backend engineers, mentor developers, and translate the CTO's strategic direction into actionable technical tasks.

Data & Architecture: Shape the data systems architecture, collaborate closely with data analysts, and ensure scalability and robust data governance.

What We're Looking For

Must-Have:

• 6+ years of software development experience with deep Python expertise
• Strong experience with Django and Django REST Framework (DRF)
• 2+ years of experience leading teams of 4+ engineers
• Proven experience with JavaScript/React development
• Fluency in system architecture principles
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud deployment on AWS/Azure/GCP
• Excellent and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

Strong Advantage:

• Experience with data pipelines ETL/ELT
• Experience in fintech, specifically credit scoring
• Experience with Flutter mobile development
• Experience with GraphQL, Celery, WebSockets
• Experience with PyTest, Jest, and Cypress for testing.

Consistent on-time delivery of high-quality software improvements.

Development of robust and well-documented APIs and data systems.

Creation of seamless and intuitive frontend experiences for our users.

A supported, growing, and high-performing engineering team.

Confident and well-reasoned early architectural decisions that scale.

Why This Role?

Real Technical Complexity: Tackle challenging problems in a rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

Lead with Autonomy: Have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a critical division.

Direct Line to CTO: Work closely with the leadership team and have a direct impact on the company's strategy.

Solve Financial Access Problems Across Africa: Contribute to a mission-driven company focused on financial inclusion.

Competitive Pay and Benefits:

Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits package, hybrid working environment and ample room for professional growth.

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• Lead Python/Django platform development
• Own API and data pipeline architecture
• Drive key technical decision-making
• Implement CI/CD best practices
• Lead JS/React development
• Build intuitive interfaces for complex data workflows
• Manage a team of frontend and backend engineers
• Mentor developers
• Translate the CTO's strategic direction into actionable technical tasks
• Shape the data systems architecture
• Collaborate closely with data analysts
• Ensure scalability and robust data governance

• Python
• Django
• Django REST Framework (DRF)
• JavaScript
• React
• System architecture principles
• PostgreSQL
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• AWS/Azure/GCP
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• ETL/ELT
• Flutter mobile development
• GraphQL
• Celery
• WebSockets
• PyTest
• Jest
• Cypress

• BA/BSc/HND