Backend Engineer at OneVERIFY Limited

OneVERIFY Limited is a leading Nigerian technology company specializing in digital identity, verification, RegTech, AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain-based solutions. We build platforms that enable secure identity verification, AML/KYC compliance, fraud prevention, and data integrity for both government and private sector clients. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and compliant organizational culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Engineer

Location: Garki, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Senior Backend Engineer based in Abuja to drive the design, development, optimization, and support of backend services, infrastructure, and integrations.
• You will also oversee technical support activities, ensuring high system uptime and client satisfaction.
• This is a leadership position requiring deep backendexpertise, proactive support management, architectural vision, and strong mentoring skills for junior team members.

Key Responsibilities
Back-End Engineering:

• Architect, design, build, andmaintainscalable, secure, and efficient backend systems and APIs.
• Manage database design, optimization, and administration (SQL, NoSQL).
• Integrate third-party APIs and services (especially in identity, verification, payment, and regulatory systems).
• Implement security best practices (OAuth,OpenIDConnect, API security, encryption, etc.).
• Optimizeperformance of services for high availability and low latency.

Technical Leadership:

• Set technical direction, standards, and best practices across backend and technical support functions.
• Lead and mentor developers,providingtechnical guidance, code reviews, and career development support.
• Define system architectures for new projects, ensuring modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Analyst, Project Manager, UI/UX) to deliver robust solutions.
• Oversee DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, cloud hosting, and system monitoring.
• Identifytechnical debt and recommend strategic improvements.

Technical Support Oversight:

• Lead Tier 2/3 technical support, troubleshooting escalated backend/system issues, and delivering permanent solutions.
• Develop technical documentation and FAQ materials to empower clients and internal support teams.
• Monitor system health proactively and respond swiftly to incidents (downtime, bugs, performance degradation).
• Interface with cloud providers and technical partners for escalated infrastructure issues.
• Establish andmaintainmonitoring and alerting frameworks (e.g., Sentry,Datadog, New Relic).

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience (Node.js, Python, Go, Java, or equivalent).
• Proven experience building scalable APIs and backend systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiencywith databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB,Redis).
• Strong understanding of secure system design (IAM, encryption, cybersecurity best practices).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience working in high-growthstartups,fintech,regtech, or identity/verification ecosystems is a plus.
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Knowledge ofblockchaintechnology, decentralized identity (DiD), or cryptographic systems.
• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) andmicroservicesarchitecture.
• Previousexposure to KYC, AML, and verification solutions integration.
• Ability to write technical documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

Why Join OneVERIFY?

• Lead technical innovation in digital identity across Africa.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Health insurance and paid time off.
• High-impact role with growth opportunities.
• Work from Abuja in a vibrant, collaborative team environment.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / portfolio to: careers@oneverify.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.