Backend Engineer
4 days ago
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Base pay rangeZAR1,100,000.00/yr - ZAR1,400,000.00/yr
Our mission is to accelerate digital payments on the continent of Africa. Over 200K of some of the most renowned businesses in Nigeria, as well as a growing number of merchants in South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya use our modern payments gateway. We've been acquired by Stripe and are doubling down on the mission to help build out Africa's payments infrastructure.
What We Are Looking ForWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer who can drive the development and delivery of high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, a deep understanding of web technologies, and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
What Does The Job Involve- Development, deployment, and maintenance of complex software systems and services.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and enhancements.
- Ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Conducting code reviews and ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical issues.
- Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
- Participating in the hiring process to attract and retain top engineering talent.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (beneficial but not required).
- Experience in the fintech industry or with payment processing systems.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements (e.g., PCI DSS).
- Experience with machine learning and data analytics.
- High level of initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and tools.
- 4+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of contributing to successful projects.
- Expertise in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Typescript, Python, or Go. (Preference for Typescript)
- Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript) and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Experience with AWS and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures.
- Proven experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Competitive salary
- Stripe Equity (convertible to cash annually)
- Interest-free loan (up to 30% of salary)
- Full medical coverage
- MacBook Pro
- Hybrid working environment
- Work from Home budget
- Monthly internet stipend
- Monthly wellbeing stipend
- Generous personal leave policy and annual slow days
- Fully covered parental leave and sabbatical policies
- Smart, kind colleagues who are invested in your growth.
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting
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