Senior Backend Engineer 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 organizations on a timely and consistent basis. Our vision is to build a prosperous Africa driven by a seamless exchange of value and commerce.

We re recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

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 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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