ESHANDI – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP TRACKS

ESHANDI – FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP TRACKSProgramme PhilosophyAt 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 TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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) TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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 TrackFocus: 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 LearningRegardless 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 OutcomesSuccessful 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 ApplyInterested 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.