ARCA was founded in 2016, with a clear vision to become Africa’s premier payment services platform, fostering Financial inclusion and innovation & actively shaping the future of Financial Services, throughout the region. At ARCA, we recognize that technologies used by banks and market infrastructures, are changing. However, a more fundamental shift is also required, to realize the benefits of the Digital Disruptors. Arca aspires to assume the role of a key Change Catalyst, by combining digital innovation with deep Financial Services expertise and thorough processes.
Job Overview
The Frontend Developer will design, develop, and implement intuitive and high-performance user interfaces for web and mobile applications that power the company’s switching and payment systems.
Responsiblities
- Lead the design and user research efforts and communicate solutions to cross functional team
- Design and implement user interfaces for our Products and the services for both internal and external use.
- Optimize web applications to maximize performance across mobile and desktop
- Set technical product direction on front-end technologies
- Identify and resolve issues of performance and scaling
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering course, computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or Vue.js).
- Familiarity with state management tools (Redux, Recoil, Vuex).
- Experience with version control systems such as Git and platforms like GitHub or GitLab.
- Knowledge of frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, npm, or Yarn).
- Understanding of RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data rendering.
- Basic knowledge of secure payment application design and CBN/NIBSS integration environments is desirable.
- Experience working with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and component libraries like Ant Design or Material UI.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience developing production-level frontend applications.
- At least 2 years in a fintech, payment processing, or banking technology environment.
- Proven experience building dashboards, portals, or administrative panels used in transaction-heavy or real-time data systems.
- Experience collaborating within agile teams using tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana.
- Experience integrating APIs from payment gateways, switches, or financial systems (e.g., ISO 8583, ISO 20022) is a strong advantage
Benefits
- Flexible work time (Resume by 8:30 am and close by 3 pm for days physically present at the office).
- Hybrid work mode (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
- Medical insurance for you, spouse and 4 children (where applicable)
- 13th Month bonus by end of year
- Quarterly bonding activities
- Birthday E-Voucher
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Apply now at Arca Payments Limited on arcapayment.seamlesshiring.com