Department: Information Technology
Level: 3H
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Posted: Jun 10, 2026
Deadline: Jun 18, 2026
Status: Open
About MTN
At MTN RwandaCell, we are not just an organization; we are purpose-led and value-driven. Understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is the key to creating work experiences that delight you daily at work. Our commitment to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life is what sets us apart.
Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be it is in our DNA.
As an organization, we are on a mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. We want our people to be themselves, thrive in a positive environment, and ignite their full potential. We believe in building a workplace founded on relationships and achieving a purpose greater than our own. This is the experience we want you to have with us.
Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. Our leadership and managerial ethos involve meaningfully partnering with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.
We are delighted you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application. Therefore, we are hiring a highly skilled and self-motivated candidate for the IT department position below, both internally and externally.
Mission/Core purpose of the Job
- Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, quality and delivery of MTN Rwanda’s software platforms and digital products — spanning payments, digital lending, APIs and digital channels.
- Own solution architecture, engineering standards and the development roadmap for in-house and partner-integrated systems, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, high-performing and aligned with business strategy and regulatory requirements.
- Partners with Product, Business, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity and vendors to enable innovation, faster time-to-market and trusted digital experiences across the MTN R ecosystem.
Key Performance Areas
- Software Design & Architecture: Own solution and application architecture for payments, MoMo, wallet, digital lending and digital channel platforms; establish engineering standards, design patterns and technology stack decisions.
- Software Development & Delivery: Lead end-to-end design, development and delivery of new products, features and platform enhancements; manage the development roadmap and release schedule.
- API & Integration Management: Oversee API design and secure integration with banks, MNOs, fintech partners and aggregators.
- Engineering Practices & Quality: Drive adoption of microservices, cloud-native, CI/CD and DevSecOps; ensure code quality through reviews, automated testing and quality gates.
- Security, Compliance & Risk: Embed security-by-design; ensure solutions comply with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, data protection laws and regulatory requirements; partner with Cybersecurity and Risk teams.
- Agile Delivery Management: Plan, prioritise and manage delivery across multiple squads using Agile methodologies; track delivery KPIs, manage dependencies and remove blockers.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions; manage development vendors and outsourced teams against contractual SLAs and KPIs.
- Platform Stability & Support: Ensure smooth handover to operations and reliable production support; balance new development with technical debt and platform stability.
- Cost & Value Management: Manage development budgets, licensing and tooling; drive cost optimisation and value realisation.
- Prepares and submits monthly software delivery and quality performance reports to IT leadership.
- Lead and develop software developers, full stack developers, architects, technical leads and QA engineers.
- Establish and manage squad structures, Agile ceremonies and on call/release models for critical platforms.
- Conduct performance reviews, coaching and capability development.
- Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability and continuous improvement across the IT Design and Development function.
Experience
- 8+ years of software development experience, with 4+ years in technical leadership or management roles.
- Strong experience designing and delivering payments, Mobile Money, digital lending or financial services platforms in mission-critical environments.
- Proven track record with solution architecture, APIs, microservices, cloud and Agile delivery.
- Experience in telecom, fintech, or high-volume transaction environments is an advantage.
Education Background
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- Master’s Degree or MBA is an advantage.
- Relevant certifications such as architecture (TOGAF), cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Agile (PSM/SAFe). Fluent in English.
How To Apply
All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae with copies of notified academic credentials no later than 18th June 2026. MTN Website portal: https://careers.mtn.co.rw/career
We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.
Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application unsuccessful. If you encounter any issues when completing the application, reach out to Alozius.Mutamba@mtn.com (+250788319965)
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