Kora is a payment infrastructure company offering plug-and-play payment solutions for businesses to launch tailored payment experiences for their customers. Their vision is to create a world void of digital financial barriers across Africa by delivering reliable, secure, and easy-to-use digital financial solutions. They value positive energy, clear communication, and are committed to building an inclusive environment.

Kora is hiring a Creative Technologist to accelerate product innovation by rapidly turning strategic ideas into scalable, AI-enabled prototypes. This role sits at the intersection of engineering architecture, UI/UX design, and AI-driven product development. You will work directly with the Innovation & AI team to design, prototype, and help productionize high-impact platforms that drive revenue, strengthen risk management, and enhance merchant experience. The position is remote, based in Lagos.

• Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full time

Kora is evolving into an AI-native financial infrastructure platform. This role ensures innovation does not remain conceptual—it becomes a culture that delivers measurable business impact. You will rapidly design and build interactive prototypes using AI development tools and convert strategy documents and innovation concepts into working MVPs within short cycles.

• Rapid Prototyping & Product Acceleration
• Engineering Architecture & Technical Strategy
• UI/UX & Product Experience Design
• AI-Native Product Development
• Strategic Innovation & Business Enablement

• 4–8 years experience in product engineering, design engineering, innovation engineering, or similar hybrid role.
• Strong understanding of frontend development (React/Next.js preferred) and API-driven systems.
• Working knowledge of backend architecture principles and scalable system design.
• Demonstrated UI/UX capability (Figma or equivalent), especially for complex or data-intensive platforms.
• Experience using AI tools or integrating LLMs into real-world product workflows.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to evaluate long-term architectural implications.
• Ability to move quickly from concept to functional prototype.
• Clear communication skills and comfort presenting to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience in fintech or regulated environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Sponsored and tailored training
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time-off
• Flexible work style
• Low-interest loans
• Group Life Insurance
• Day off on your birthday
• Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
• Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great

How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply directly through the Kora career portal on Workable using the link below. https://apply.workable.com/koracareers/j/5A2A3BEA86/

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