Backend Engineer (Dotnet) - Business / Merchant Solutions at Zedcrest Group

Zedcrest Group is a new age, goal-driven financial services Group, with 3 subsidiaries (consumer lending, fund management and securities trading) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are also a Venture Capital Firm with investments in about 50 tech start-ups.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Engineer (Dotnet) - Business / Merchant Solutions

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong focus on .NET development and expertise in Point of Sale (POS) integrations and card processing.
• As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our business and merchant solutions. This position requires a deep understanding of .NET technologies, POS integrations, and card processing to ensure seamless and secure transactions for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of backend systems for our business and merchant solutions using .NET technologies.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices to facilitate smooth communication between frontend applications and backend systems.
• Collaborate with POS vendors to integrate and optimize point-of-sale solutions.
• Implement and maintain POS integrations for switching and processing, ensuring compatibility with a variety of hardware and software configurations.
• Utilize deep knowledge of card processing to design and implement secure and efficient payment processing systems.
• Implement and maintain interfaces with card networks and payment gateways to enable seamless transactions.
• Architect scalable and high-performance backend solutions to handle the dynamic and transaction-heavy nature of business/merchant applications.
• Optimize code and infrastructure to ensure low-latency responses for critical transactions.
• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive financial data.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to payment processing.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of backend systems.
• Maintain thorough documentation of APIs, integrations, and system architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. (Must have completed NYSC)
• Proven experience (4+ years) in backend development using .NET technologies.
• Expertise in POS integrations, including experience working with POS vendors and hardware.
• Strong background in card processing and payment gateways.
• Experience with scalable and high-availability backend systems.
• Knowledge of security principles and best practices in financial applications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.