Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer at Interswitch Group

Interswitch is an Africa-focused digital payments and commerce company, committed to facilitating the seamless circulation of money and value exchange across the continent. Our vision is to drive a prosperous Africa through efficient and innovative financial solutions.

Job Summary:

Our Innovation Hub seeks an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend systems. The ideal candidate will possess advanced software engineering expertise and a passion for developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices for web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define features, requirements, and technical solutions.
• Lead the development of scalable, maintainable software architectures.
• Implement robust security measures to protect systems and data.
• Develop automated tests and conduct code reviews to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their technical skills.
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in backend development.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Understanding of agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in an innovation lab or startup environment.

Application Closing Date:

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