Multiple IT Vacancies

EthSwitch New Job Vacancies 2025

EthSwitch is the National Switch owned by all banks (private and public) operating in Ethiopia, the National Bank of Ethiopia, MFIs, PIIs, and PSOs. 

EthSwitch is mandated to Create Interoperability between financial institutions, Implement Domestic Payment Scheme, provide National Payment Gateway, serve as Central Inter connectivity for clearing & settlement and provide Shared Platform /Infrastructure services. 

The mission of the Company is ’’Making Payments Simple and Affordable’’, and its Vision is ‘’To be best in class Payment Network in Africa by 2035’’.

Position 1: Data Center Administrator II

Qualification:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields of studies
• 2 years of relevant work experience

The Data Center Administrator III is responsible for managing and maintaining critical data center facilities. This role includes generator and UPS maintenance, air conditioning maintenance and troubleshooting, and network structural cabling. Additionally, the position involves basic electrical installations and ensuring the reliability of infrastructure to support data center operations 24/7.

Location: Addis Ababa,

Position 2: Data Center Administrator III

Qualification:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields of studies
• 4/2 years of relevant work experience out of which 1 to 2 years in professional positions

The Data Center Administrator III is responsible for managing and maintaining critical data center facilities. This role includes generator and UPS maintenance, air conditioning maintenance and troubleshooting, and network structural cabling. Additionally, the position involves basic electrical installations and ensuring the reliability of infrastructure to support data center operations 24/7.

Location: Addis Ababa,

Position 3: Senior Data Center Engineer

Qualification:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related fields of studies
• 6/4 years of relevant work experience out of which 2 years in professional positions

The Senior Data Center Engineer manages and optimizes data center infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability. Responsibilities include overseeing data center facilities, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure design, supporting networking and computing integration, and contributing to data center design and construction. The role also involves troubleshooting, capacity planning, and compliance with industry standards.

Location: Addis Ababa,

Position 4: Software Engineer / Development

Qualification:

• Three years or more in professional software development.

Expertise:

• Proficient in Mobile and Web Development.
  
• Skilled in programming languages: Dart, JavaScript, Python, C++, Java, and others.
  
• Strong expertise in frameworks: Flutter, React.js, Node.js, Django, Angular, and Vue.js.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of REST API development and integration.
  
• Proficient with QA tools for ensuring software quality, including Selenium, Postman, and Jest.
  
• Experienced in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
  
• Hands-on experience with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
  
• Proficient in version control using Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  
• Advantages if Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
  
• Advantages if Experience with database technologies, including SQL, MongoDB, and Firebase.
  
• Advantages if Skilled in UI/UX design principles and wire-framing tools like Figma and Adobe XD.

Location: Addis Ababa,

Deadline: March 19, 2025

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application with non-returnable CV, educational qualifications and work experience to hr@ethswitch.com, stating the title of the position clearly on the subject line. Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged.

*Please be aware that it is mandatory to attach your credentials (educational qualifications and work experience) along with your CV. Submitting only your CV is not sufficient.

*Please be advised that all applicants’ Educational Credentials will be verified with the respective higher institutions.