Cellulant is Africa’s no.1 company in the payments & transfers category – FIntech Awards 2016. We are a PPISP (Payment Platform Infrastructure Service Provider) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Software Engineer, Backend
Job Location: Lagos
Department: Full-Time
Role Summary
As a Software Engineer, you work in a team that owns the design, development, and operations for mission-critical applications of the payments business.
You are responsible for developing applications using best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend features and ensure existing systems run smoothly.
Collaborate with frontend and API engineers to define and implement RESTful API specifications.
Build and deploy microservices using Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
Fix bugs promptly and approach complex problems methodically.
Contribute to architecture and code reviews to ensure scalable and performant solutions.
Write testable, efficient, and reusable code using test-driven development (TDD).
Participate in Sprint Planning, track work items, and deliver high-quality results.
Prototype new ideas to refine feature definitions.
Ensure written code adheres to best practices, is scalable, and optimized for performance.
Educational Requirements, Skills, and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field
2+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable systems.
Proficiency in Java, Spring, and Spring Boot.
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
Experience with cloud-native applications and deployment using CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated functional testing.
Exposure to building multi-tenant applications and performance optimization is a plus.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with teams.
Autonomous, detail-oriented, and eager to take initiative.
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