About Numida

There are 20 million micro and small businesses (MSBs) across Africa and traditional microfinance is failing them. Numida is here to fill that gap.

Numida is on a mission to build digital financial services that help small business owners across Africa achieve their dreams. We started by building the best working capital loan product in the market, available to financially excluded businesses. That means instead of borrowing from unregulated informal lenders or family or friends, business owners can apply via the Numida app in minutes, and receive capital within a day.

Since 2021 we’ve provided more than $100 million in working capital to over 100,000 businesses in East Africa, and we are excited to do more to serve this $5 billion market. We are Uganda’s first and only YC-backed startup and are also backed by world class investors such as Serena Ventures, Onafriq, Breega, and 4Di Capital. In 2025, Numida was recognized by the Financial Times as the 17th fastest growing company in Africa, and by the World Economic Forum and as a Technology Pioneer.

Find out more at https://numida.com.

About the role

As a Full Stack Engineer at Numida, you’ll play a critical role in building and maintaining a robust, scalable platform that drives our mission forward. You’ll work seamlessly across the frontend and backend, transforming complex challenges into elegant, high-impact solutions.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference – helping small businesses access the capital they need, while shaping the future of financial services in Africa.

In this role, you will be expected not only to write clean, efficient code but also to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. Your work will directly influence the quality of our product and the success of thousands of entrepreneurs. Were looking for someone who is as passionate about innovation as they are about financial inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Full Stack Development
• Design, build, and maintain features that span both the frontend and backend of our platform. Your contributions will ensure that our applications are not only visually engaging but also robust, scalable, and reliable.
• Craft Engaging User Experiences
• Utilize React/React Native to develop intuitive user interfaces that delight our users (both internal & external). Your work will directly impact how entrepreneurs interact with our product, making their experience as smooth and efficient as possible.
• Architect Robust Backend Solutions
• Leverage Python and Django to create efficient RESTful APIs and seamless database interactions. You’ll ensure that our systems can handle growth while maintaining high performance.
• Champion Scalability and Performance
• Continually optimize our applications, ensuring that every feature you build meets high standards for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure Quality Through Testing
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring that your code is resilient and that potential issues are caught early.
• Foster Continuous Improvement
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and actively recommend improvements to our development processes. Your insights will help drive our technology forward.
• Collaborate Across Teams
• Work closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues to turn complex challenges into simple, compelling solutions that align with our mission and goals.

Experience:

Development Experience

You bring at least 4+ years of full stack development experience, ideally with a background in FinTech or similar high-growth environments. You’re comfortable working in agile settings and thrive in fast-paced, iterative development cycles.

Technically Versatile

You have hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks like React and React Native, paired with solid backend expertise in Python (using frameworks such as Django, FastAPl, or Flask). Your experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms (like AWS) ensures that you can build and scale robust applications.

Clear Communicator

Whether you’re presenting ideas to the CEO or discussing technical challenges with your peers, you can articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.

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Adaptable and Resilient

You embrace challenges, learn quickly from setbacks, and are always ready to pivot when necessary. Your problem-solving skills are matched by your ability to remain calm under pressure.

Impact-Driven

You’re deeply committed to using technology to drive positive change. You see the value in empowering small business owners and are excited to contribute to a mission that makes a real difference.

A Great Team Player

You collaborate well with others, enjoy sharing knowledge, and value an environment where everyone is encouraged to grow.

You’ll stand out for this role if you have

• Experience with mobile development (React Native)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to GraphQL or similar API query languages
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker)

Why Join Numida?

At Numida, you’ll join a team that’s passionate about transforming financial services and making a lasting impact. You’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging, meaningful projects that empower entrepreneurs across Africa. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative work environment, and a culture that values continuous learning and innovation.

• Design, build, and maintain features that span both the frontend and backend of our platform. Your contributions will ensure that our applications are not only visually engaging but also robust, scalable, and reliable.
• Utilize React/React Native to develop intuitive user interfaces that delight our users (both internal & external). Your work will directly impact how entrepreneurs interact with our product, making their experience as smooth and efficient as possible.
• Leverage Python and Django to create efficient RESTful APIs and seamless database interactions. You’ll ensure that our systems can handle growth while maintaining high performance.
• Continually optimize our applications, ensuring that every feature you build meets high standards for speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring that your code is resilient and that potential issues are caught early.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and actively recommend improvements to our development processes. Your insights will help drive our technology forward.
• Work closely with product, design, and engineering colleagues to turn complex challenges into simple, compelling solutions that align with our mission and goals.

• React
• React Native
• Python
• Django
• FastAPI
• Flask
• PostgreSQL
• AWS
• Agile methodologies
• Clear communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Mobile development (React Native)
• CI/CD pipelines
• DevOps practices
• GraphQL
• Microservices architecture
• Docker

• At least 4+ years of full stack development experience
• Background in FinTech or similar high-growth environments is ideal
• Comfortable working in agile settings
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks like React and React Native
• Solid backend expertise in Python (using frameworks such as Django, FastAPl, or Flask)
• Experience with relational databases (such as PostgreSQL)
• Experience with cloud platforms (like AWS)
• Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively