Senior Backend Engineer

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November 12, 2024
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Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    November 12, 2024
  • Expiration date
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Job Description

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.
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