ESHANDI – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP TRACKS

Job description

 ESHANDI – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP TRACKS

Programme Philosophy

At eShandi, we believe Africa’s next generation of fintech leaders will combine technical excellence with a deep understanding of financial inclusion. Our internship programme is designed to provide hands-on experience with real products, real customers, and real business challenges. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to live projects, and develop the skills needed to shape the future of digital finance across Africa.

This specialist-track model not only helps interns build expertise in their chosen field but also creates a strong talent pipeline for eShandi’s continued growth in lending, payments, embedded finance, AI-driven financial services, and digital banking.

 Software Engineering Track

Focus: Building scalable fintech applications and APIs.

Areas of work:

Backend development

Frontend web development

Mobile application development

API development and integrations

Database design and optimization

 Microservices architecture

Preferred technologies:

Java, Kotlin, Python

Spring Boot

React, Angular

Flutter

Node.js

PostgreSQL, MySQL

Git/GitHub

 AI, Machine Learning & Automation Track

Focus: Developing intelligent financial services powered by AI.

Areas of work:

AI-powered customer support

Prompt engineering

Credit risk modelling

Alternative data analytics

Fraud detection

Workflow automation

Generative AI applications

AI agent development

Preferred tools:

Python

OpenAI APIs

LangChain

ChatGPT

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Gemini

TensorFlow/PyTorch (advantage)

 Product Design (UI/UX) Track

Focus: Creating intuitive digital experiences that drive customer adoption.

Areas of work:

UI design

UX research

Wireframing

Interactive prototyping

Design systems

Customer journey mapping

Accessibility and usability testing

Preferred tools:

Figma

Adobe XD

Canva

Miro

 Data Engineering & Analytics Track

Focus: Transforming data into business insights and smarter financial decisions.

Areas of work:

Data pipelines

Business intelligence dashboards

Customer analytics

Portfolio reporting

Risk analytics

SQL optimization

Data visualization

Preferred tools:

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Excel

PostgreSQL

 DevOps & Cloud Engineering Track

Focus: Building secure, scalable, and reliable fintech infrastructure.

Areas of work:

Cloud deployments

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure automation

Containerization

Monitoring and logging

Platform reliability

Preferred technologies:

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform (advantage)

 Cybersecurity & Information Security Track

Focus: Protecting customer data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Areas of work:

Application security testing

Vulnerability assessments

Secure coding reviews

Identity and access management

Information security compliance

Security monitoring

Preferred knowledge:

OWASP

Ethical hacking fundamentals

Secure software development

Network security

Quality Assurance & Test Engineering Track

Focus: Delivering reliable, high-quality fintech products.

Areas of work:

Manual testing

Automated testing API testing

Performance testing

Regression testing

Test documentation

Preferred tools:

Postman

Selenium

Cypress

JUnit

TestRail (advantage)

Product Management & Digital Innovation Track

Focus: Bridging business needs with technology to deliver impactful fintech solutions.

Areas of work:

Product research

Requirements gathering

Market analysis

Feature prioritization

Agile sprint planning

Product testing

Competitive benchmarking

Preferred skills:

Business analysis

Agile methodologies

Product thinking

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Cross-Track Learning

Regardless of the track, all interns will gain exposure to:

Digital Lending

Embedded Finance

Digital Payments

Financial Inclusion

APIs & Open Banking

Artificial Intelligence

Agile Software Development

Design Thinking

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

 Financial Services Regulation

Professional Communication

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Graduate Outcomes

Successful interns may be considered for permanent opportunities in roles such as:

Software Engineer

Mobile Developer

AI Engineer Machine Learning Engineer

UI/UX Designer

Product Designer

Product Manager DevOps Engineer

Data Engineer

Business Intelligence Analyst

Cybersecurity Analyst

QA Engineer

Solutions Architect

Fintech Innovation Associate

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document containing their cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and academic transcript (where available). Applicants are also encouraged to include links to their GitHub profile, portfolio, or any projects that demonstrate their technical skills and creativity.

Applications should clearly indicate the preferred internship track in the subject line (e.g., Application – Software Engineering Track). All applications should be emailed to careers@eshandi.com no later than 20th July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. eShandi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from passionate, innovative, and ambitious young professionals eager to shape the future of financial technology in Africa.