Branch is a global financial technology company that provides innovative financial services through mobile platforms.
With offices located in the U.S., Nigeria, Kenya, and India, the company operates with a socially responsible business model.
By using data science, Branch reduces service delivery costs in developing markets. It is built on the belief that everyone, everywhere, deserves equal financial opportunities.
The widespread use of smartphones now offers a unique chance for emerging economies to access flexible banking services.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Backend Software Engineer
Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Develop backend systems for both current and future products like Credit, Wallet, and Bill Pay.
- Integrate with external systems like payment gateways, identity verification tools, and messaging services.
- Scale backend systems to accommodate increasing traffic and complex data pipelines.
- Build internal tools that support operations teams in resolving user issues and streamlining processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Over 4 years of professional experience creating backend solutions for mobile or web applications.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and the ability to collaborate in a global setup.
- Comfortable working remotely across multiple countries and time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, backend architecture, and agile practices.
- Ability to match technical solutions with product needs for efficient results.
- Highly motivated and self-starter who identifies and solves issues proactively.
Perks of Working Here
- A mission-focused, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Competitive salary with equity options.
- Inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person meetups.
- Comprehensive life and health insurance (Axa Mansard).
- Generous leave policies (28 annual, 30 sick, bereavement leave).
- Fully paid parental leave (6 months maternity, 3 months paternity).
- Pension contributions and home office setup allowance.
- Annual $500 learning budget for all employees.
- Occasional international trips with travel medical insurance.
- Team lunches and hybrid social events.
- Flexible working hours.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
DevOps Engineer
Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
Branch is hiring a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage cloud infrastructure and automation efforts. You will lead cloud deployment (AWS), use Kubernetes and serverless tools like AWS Lambda, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your contributions will enhance performance, scale systems, and reinforce security protocols.
Duties
- Design and manage AWS infrastructure with focus on scalability and security.
- Oversee Kubernetes clusters for application deployment.
- Improve CI/CD pipelines for better development speed.
- Monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues.
- Apply security standards and manage IAM roles and VPC settings.
- Share infrastructure knowledge and mentor junior engineers.
- Maintain complete technical documentation.
Requirements
- At least 4 years in DevOps or cloud engineering roles.
- Hands-on experience with AWS tools (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS).
- Skilled in using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Proficient with Kubernetes management.
- Coding/scripting in Python or Bash.
- Familiarity with CircleCI, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar tools.
- Use of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch.
- Strong security background with compliance checks.
- Comfortable working in a globally distributed environment.
- Passionate about mentoring and learning.
Why You Should Join
- Competitive pay and equity.
- Flat, transparent company structure.
- Health insurance (Axa Mansard – Platinum plan).
- Paid time off: 28 days annual, 30 sick, 7 bereavement.
- Fully paid parental leave (6 months maternity, 3 months paternity).
- Annual learning and development budget.
- Pension, WFH stipend, and home office allowance.
- International team collaboration and occasional global travel.
- Team events and flexible work hours.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Business Development Lead
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
Summary
We are looking for a driven and goal-focused Business Development Lead to grow our credit products for SMEs and individuals. You will be instrumental in enhancing outreach and driving adoption of our financial services like salary loans and personal finance tools.
Key Duties
- Target SME and personal finance markets to find growth opportunities.
- Build a strong sales pipeline and exceed revenue goals.
- Develop sales strategies and ensure product adoption.
- Build long-term partnerships with clients and stakeholders.
- Present reports on sales and market trends.
- Organize client engagement events to promote credit solutions.
- Provide customer support throughout the onboarding process.
- Represent Branch as a trusted brand for financial inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
- 4+ years in sales or business development in fintech or financial services.
- Strong track record in selling loan or credit products.
- Understanding of Nigeria’s lending ecosystem and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and CRM platforms.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys team collaboration.
- Excited to work with global colleagues across time zones.
Benefits
- Fast-paced, purpose-driven workplace.
- Attractive salary.
- Health insurance (Axa Mansard).
- Flat company structure with a collaborative environment.
- Flexible hours and generous vacation policy.
- Regular social events and team meals.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online