Solutions Architect ( Internal/External)

At Safaricom Ethiopia, we are a purpose-led technology company dedicated to transforming lives through digital connectivity and inclusive financial services. In less than five years, we have grown to serve over 15 million 90 days active customers, with our network now reaching 60% of Ethiopia’s population; a testament to our bold vision and trusted partnerships.

Guided by our core values of Customer Obsession, Innovation, Integrity, and Get It Done Together, we are building a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe our greatest strength lies in our people. That is why, for three consecutive years, we have proudly earned the Top Employer Award. In addition, we have received the African Top Employer recognition for the first time, reflecting our unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

Join Safaricom Ethiopia and be part of a team shaping the digital future of Ethiopia. Here, your work has meaning, your voice matters, and your growth is our priority. Together, we are transforming lives for a digital future.

Role purpose:

The role holder is responsible for designing the end-to-end technology architecture and solution design required to launch and scale Credit Products across Telco and M-PESA.

Reporting to the Principal – Technical Data & Analytics, the role translates business and credit requirements into scalable technical solutions covering Credit Scoring Platforms, Loan Management Platforms, external partner platforms, data integration and customer-facing channels.

A key focus of the role is to design complex integration architectures involving banks, FinTechs, scoring partners, external data providers and other technology partners, while ensuring scalability, security, resilience and alignment with the company’s enterprise architecture.

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
- Strong knowledge of solution architecture, system integration and API design.
- Experience with cloud, middleware, databases and modern application architecture.
- Strong understanding of data flows, data models and integration patterns.
- Ability to produce architecture diagrams, solution design documents and technical specifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Desired

- Experience within Telecommunications, Mobile Financial Services, Banking, FinTech or Digital Lending.
- Experience integrating Credit Scoring Platforms and Loan Management Systems.
- Experience with external data providers, credit bureaus or alternative data platforms.
- Experience integrating banking and FinTech platforms.

How to Apply. I f you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to create/ update your candidate profile on the recruitment portal and then Click on the apply button . Remember to attach your resume.