Back End Developer at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organisations on a timely and consistent basis. We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and electronic payments processing, and have progressively evolved into an integrated payment services company, building and managing payment infrastructure as well as delivering innovative payment products and transactional services throughout the African continent. At Interswitch, we offer unique career opportunities for individuals capable of playing key roles and adding value in an innovative and fun environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Back End Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment type:  Full-time

Job Summary

• Our Innovation Hub is seeking an experienced Senior Back End Software Engineer who will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of software engineering principles, experience working with a range of technologies, and a passion for creating innovative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices that power our web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize features, requirements, and technical solutions that will drive innovation.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and maintainable software architecture that meets functional and non-functional requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect our systems and data.
• Develop automated tests and participate in code reviews to ensure the quality and reliability of the software.
• Mentor and coach other team members to improve their technical skills and contribute to the overall success of the team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in back-end software engineering.
• Expertise in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Knowledge of cloud-based computing platforms, such as AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of software development methodologies, including agile and DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred:

• Experience with serverless architecture, such as AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.
• Knowledge of message queueing systems, such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience working in an innovation lab or startup environment.

Application Closing Date
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