2 jobs in Nissmart Ltd
Job Description
We are seeking a
Volunteer Project Management Officer (Remote)
to join our growing team. The Project Officer will play a critical role in supporting the coordination and delivery of Nissmart's projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the development of project plans and timelines
- Coordinating with cross-functional teams (developers, HR, and leadership)
- Tracking progress, risks, and milestones
- Preparing simple project reports for stakeholders
- Ensuring tasks are aligned with our mission and deadlines
This is a
volunteer role
with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fintech and edtech, and to grow alongside a passionate and fast-scaling startup.
Future Prospect:
After 6 months of successful volunteering and demonstrated commitment, this role is expected to transition into a
paid position
, opening a long-term growth path within Nissmart.
Qualifications
- Basic understanding of project management tools and practices (Jira, Trello, or similar)
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- A degree or ongoing studies in Project Management, Business, IT, or related field is an advantage
- Interest in fintech, edtech, or social impact is a plus
Job Description
Company Description
At Nissmart, we believe access to education and financial empowerment should not be a privilege — it should be a right.
Job Description – Software Developer
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Developer with 2+ years of experience in MPesa and payments integrations to lead the development of Nissmart's payments infrastructure. You will design, build, and scale payment solutions that are secure, reliable, and compliant with financial regulations — all hosted on Microsoft Azure.
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Key Responsibilities
• Integrate Mpesa Daraja API (C2B, B2C, STK Push, Transaction Reconciliation).
• Build and manage wallet functionality for families, donors, and schools.
• Deploy and manage backend services using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and Azure API Management.
• Ensure data security using Azure's Key Vault, Identity & Access Management, and encryption protocols.
• Implement monitoring and logging with Azure Monitor & Application Insights.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to connect savings and donation portals with backend payment services.
• Optimise payment systems for high availability, scalability, and compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, CBK).
• Document all payment systems for internal use and potential regulatory audits.
Qualifications
• 2+ years of software development experience in fintech/payments.
• Strong hands-on experience with MPesa Daraja API.
• Proficiency in , PHP (Laravel), or Python for backend.
• Experience with Azure services:
• Strong understanding of API security, OAuth, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, independence, and passion for startups.