Senior Backend Developer for Financial Technologies

7 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Tower Group Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solution Engineer to join our team at Tower Group. As a key member of our Agile Release Train, you will play a crucial part in developing and maintaining server-side components using Java, NodeJS, etc.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain server-side components using Java, NodeJS, etc.
  • Design and implement data storage solutions, such as databases (RDBMS, NOSQL), to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Write and maintain Bash scripts for automating repetitive tasks and system administration.
  • Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Implement automation technologies and tools for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) processes.
  • Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Implement security and data protection measures.
  • Assess and prioritize feature requests and bug fixes.
  • Perform unit and integration testing before deployment.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Utilize Linux operating systems for server setup, configuration, and maintenance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years technical experience.
  • Proven experience as a backend developer or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in backend development languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, etc.
  • Experience with server-side frameworks such as Spring Boot, etc.
  • Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL), including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them.
  • Understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
  • Proficiency in Java or Golang programming language.
  • Experience writing and maintaining Bash scripts.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Location

The role is based in Kenya/South Africa.

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