- Company: Paystack
- Location: Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive compensation package, 13th month bonus, TSG Equity compensation, Full medical coverage, Wellbeing stipend
- Deadline: Not Specified
About the role
Paystack is a technology company dedicated to solving payment challenges for ambitious businesses across Africa. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join a team that supports over 9,000 businesses, including major brands like MTN and Domino’s Pizza. You will play a key role in shaping the company’s technical direction while mentoring other engineers and building secure, reliable payment solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop, deploy, and maintain complex software systems and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver new features.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize for speed and scalability.
- Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and technical issues.
- Stay current with emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
- Participate in the hiring process to attract and retain top engineering talent.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in software development with a proven track record of successful projects.
- Expertise in one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Go (TypeScript is preferred).
- Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Experience with AWS and containerization tools like 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.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
