Paystack is an easy to setup, complete payments solution for your business. We've built a stack of product features addressing the different aspects of receiving payments online.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Junior Software Engineer, Backend
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
About the Role
- Paystack engineers work on designing, developing and maintaining the systems that power businesses by enabling them to accept payments online.
- As a junior engineer, you will be researching, suggesting, designing and developing software solutions to payment problems and making improvements to Paystack products
What You'll be Doing
You will:
- Design, develop and maintain Paystack APIs, systems and services
- Debug production issues across all products
- Participate in code, design and production-readiness reviews
- Propose novel solutions to complex and interesting payments problems
What it takes to Succeed at this Role
You:
- Know core CS principles (algorithms, data structures, software design) through a Bachelor's/Master's degree in a technical subject or equivalent experience
- Know object-oriented programming principles and have experience in Node.js
- Have experience with Unix/Linux or Windows and distributed systems
- Have experience working on projects and in teams (either on personal projects, or in school or at work)
- Are willing to hack and figure out how things work
- Have a strong work ethic.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Full medical coverage
- MacBook Pro
- Catered lunch
- Smart, kind colleagues who’re invested in your growth
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
- Please use the “Apply to Position” button at the top right of the page online to submit your application. Do not use the “Apply Using LinkedIn” option.
In your Application:
- Attach your CV/Resume (1 page)
- Attach a cover letter (1 page) with details about:
- Why you’re interested in being an engineer at Paystack
- How your skills and experience make you uniquely qualified to excel in this role
- Your favourite Paystack feature and why
- Links to GitHub profile or other online profile you’d like to share (optional).