Senior Backend Engineer (Java)
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Dangote Group, Moniepoint Incorporated, MTN Nigeria, SAFARICOM, Sahara Group LimitedProfession (Mid-level)
Industry (Information technology, software development, data, Mid-level)
Seniority (Information technology, software development, data)
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Finance & FinTech
Description
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems.
Expertise in Java and Spring Boot; solid understanding of modern backend architecture and best practices.
Experience building and scaling web services, APIs, and distributed systems.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
Proficient with relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
Exposure to frontend frameworks like AngularJS or React is a plus.
Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) to define, design, and ship high-impact features.
Design scalable architecture and implement performant backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong focus on reliability and testability.
Integrate third-party services and APIs while ensuring robust error handling and graceful degradation.
Continuously improve system performance and developer experience through automation and refactoring.
Debug complex issues across the stack and proactively identify opportunities for technical improvement.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and share best practices with the team.
Document technical decisions, systems, and processes for future team reference and transparency.
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