Backend Engineer at BFREE Africa
Employment Nigeria
31-Mar-2024
₦Not Available
LAGOS ,
Managerial
BFREE - We are a young, innovative and Nigeria’s foremost ethical debt collection startup. If you want to have fun while working in a fun environment, earn very well when you perform like a rock-star, and be part of a company where your voice matters, then Bfree is the place for you. Because we hate status-quo and we hate mediocre - we founded BFREE to revolutionize debt recovery in Nigeria
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Backend Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Primarily Tech Lead, interactions with CPO
Job Opportunity
- Are you ready to lead the technological backbone of a groundbreaking financial revolution in Africa? Join BFREE as our Backend Engineer and contribute to transforming credit and risk management with our innovative digital solution!
- As the Backend Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing the technology that drives our success.
- With over 800k loan repayments facilitated for 4M+ borrowers, BFREE is reshaping credit collection in Nigeria and beyond. Be a key player in shaping the future of financial technology with us.
Job Description
- As the Backend Engineer at BFREE, you will be a crucial part of our technology team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our revolutionary financial platform.
- Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of technology with finance.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving technological innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems to support BFREE's financial operations across multiple countries and markets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Implement and optimize APIs, databases, and other backend components to enhance system performance.
- Work closely with the technology leadership team to align technology initiatives with the company's overall goals and objectives.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a backend engineering role, preferably in the fintech or banking sector.
- Strong knowledge of Node Js with Typescript and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP)
- Experience with database design and optimization, API development, and microservices architecture.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Proficient understanding of security best practices in backend development.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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