Backend Engineer at straitPay

straitPay is a fin-tech company on a mission to make spending & investing in Africa a lot easier and convenient for anyone interested in Africa. We believe that there is a lot of potential on the African continent, which is why at Straitpay - We believe in Africa. We are a Fin-tech company, on a mission to make spending & investment in Africa a lot easier and convenient for anyone interested in Africa. You can be a part of this exciting journey, and make a difference in the African fintech space.

We believe that there is a lot of potential on the African continent, which is why at straitPay - We believe in Africa. We are a Fintech company, on a mission to make spending & investment in Africa a lot easier and convenient for anyone interested in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Engineer

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2 months

Who We're Looking For

• We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team for a duration of 2-months.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing scalable backend systems, experience in fintech or banking, and a passion for building solutions that drive financial inclusion in Africa.

What You'll Do

• Architect, design, and implement software applications for our digital payment platform.
• Develop new features from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet business requirements and are scalable.
• Write robust documentation to support new and existing functionalities.
• Build and maintain integrations with various vendors and financial institutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and compliance, to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Solve complex problems related to large-scale money movement and sensitive financial data.

What You’ll Need

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, preferably in a high-scale banking or fintech organization.
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as NodeJS, TypeScript, NestJS.
• Knowledge of frontend libraries and frameworks such as ReactJS, React Native, NextJS will be an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of OOP, DBMS, and ORMs.
• Experience with event-driven architecture and microservices.
• Solid understanding of banking systems, financial transactions, and payment processing.
• Experience with version control tools such as git and github.
• Knowledge of banking protocols, APIs, and security standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing fintech transforming financial access in Africa.
• Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with global exposure.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A mission-driven company where your work directly contributes to empowering Africans worldwide.

Application Closing Date
17th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Join us and play a key role in building a compliant and trusted financial ecosystem!