Kora

About Kora

Kora is on a mission to create a world void of digital financial barriers across Africa. We empower local and global businesses with robust, plug-and-play payment solutions, allowing them to accept pay-ins, make payouts, and settle transactions seamlessly across the continent. Founded in 2017, we've grown to a team of 101-250 employees, rapidly expanding our reach and impact in the fintech industry. Our payment engine is designed to eliminate the complexities associated with single and bulk transactions, helping businesses scale faster and more efficiently.

How We Work

At Kora, culture is more than a word; it's a mindset rooted in core values like integrity, growth, tenacity, and a strong sense of teamwork. We are an all-remote company, hiring globally, yet fostering a close-knit environment where communication thrives. Employees consistently highlight the supportive atmosphere and the approachability of leadership, noting that interactions across all levels feel open and equitable. We encourage constant growth and self-improvement, supporting our team members to develop both professionally and personally.

Engineering at Kora

Our engineering team at Kora tackles the intricate challenges of building and maintaining secure, large-scale payment solutions for the African market. We focus on designing and optimizing applications and backend infrastructure to handle ever-growing demands, processing a high volume of transactions with reliability and performance. Engineers here are heavily involved in building new scalable features, optimizing existing ones, and participating in rigorous code and technical reviews. We leverage technologies like Node.js, Typescript, and MySQL, operating within a microservices and distributed systems architecture. We aim for continuous improvement in engineering standards, tooling, and processes to ensure our payment infrastructure remains robust and efficient.

Why Join Us

• Drive real impact by helping to eliminate digital financial barriers and improve lives across Africa.
• Grow your career in a rapidly expanding fintech company, supported by sponsored training and a focus on continuous self-improvement.
• Thrive in a remote-first, inclusive, and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and leadership is approachable.
• Work on challenging, large-scale payment solutions with modern technologies like Node.js, Typescript, and MySQL.

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance, including coverage for dependents.
• Sponsored and tailored training allowance for professional development.
• Paid parental leave and paid time off.
• Flexible work style, enabling you to work remotely.
• Annual performance bonus for high-performing team members.
• Access to low-interest loans.
• Group Life Insurance.
• Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly.
• A day off on your birthday.
• Employee interest groups for supportive communities within Kora.