Backend AI Engineer (Financial Services Platform) at TeKnowledge

At TeKnowledge, we turn complexity into clarity – and potential into progress. We go beyond problem-solving to transform how you grow. By blending cutting-edge technology with expert insight, we help enterprises, governments and tech vendors tackle their biggest challenges while preparing them for what’s next. From strategy to execution, we drive smarter, faster, and more sustained innovation—empowering organizations with the capability and control to lead with confidence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend AI Engineer (Financial Services Platform)

Req ID: 17527
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs on top of existing core systems.
• Develop systems using AI-assisted coding tools, including Claude Code.
• Design and implement:
  • Service layers above core banking systems.
  • Integration services connecting internal and external platforms.
• Manage data flows and system interactions across multiple services.
• Ensure system scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Design and implement event-driven and messaging-based integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality platform capabilities.
• Validate system designs and solutions through testing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5–9 years

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Technical degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• High school diploma required.

Technical Skills:

• Strong backend development experience with .NET, Node.js, and/or Python.
• Strong experience with:
• APIs and microservices.
• Distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience using AI tools for software development.

Platform & Architecture Skills (Mandatory):

• Experience or strong understanding of:
• Operational Data Stores (ODS).
• Event-driven architecture.
• Messaging systems (queues, pub/sub).
• Document handling and storage.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM).

Domain Experience;

• Financial services systems, including lending, payments, and fintech platforms.
• Transaction processing systems.
• Integrations with external services such as AML, KYC, and PSP providers.

Technology Environment:

• Cloud: Azure.
• Architecture:
  • APIs and microservices.
  • Event-driven systems.
  • Messaging-based integrations.

Languages:

• Professional proficiency in English.
• Professional proficiency in the local language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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