Expires 2 weeks from now

Senior Backend Engineer (Mobile and POS)

Software Development

full-time

location-marker Lagos

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Job Summary

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet business requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and providing technical leadership within the development team.

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software Development

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications in alignment with business needs.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure thorough testing and quality assurance of software applications.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and timelines.

Technical support & Problem Solving

  • Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides.
  • Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant team members. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.
  • Continuously improve existing software applications by refactoring code and optimizing performance.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Technical Leadership

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and development teams.
  • Lead the development of complex features and modules, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the technical direction of projects.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of backend development experience with a focus on designing and deploying scalable solutions for mobile and POS systems.
  • Proven track record in leading and delivering complex, high-impact projects within mobile or POS environments, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
  • Extensive expertise in backend frameworks and tools that support mobile and POS applications, such as Node.js, .NET, and RESTful API development.
  • Proficiency in backend languages like Java, C#, and JavaScript, with experience in mobile-specific technologies (e.g., Firebase, mobile payment processing) considered a plus.
  • Solid understanding of POS systems and mobile architecture best practices, including security protocols, device compatibility, and offline capabilities.
  • Experience with databases and data management tailored for mobile and POS, including knowledge of SQLite, Firebase Realtime Database, and cloud database solutions (e.g., AWS DynamoDB).
  • Background in optimizing backend services for real-time transactions, ensuring low-latency, high-reliability performance for mobile and POS applications.

What to Expect in the Hiring Process:

  • A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
  • Technical interview 
  • Assessment
  • Interview with Senior members of the team
  • Cultural and Behavioural Fit Interview with a member of the Executive team.

Benefits

At Credit Direct Finance Company Limited, we value our employees and strive to provide a comprehensive benefits package that recognizes their contributions and supports their well-being. As part of our commitment to a positive work environment, we offer the following benefits:

Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary structure that is commensurate with industry standards and recognizes the skills and experience of our employees.

Quarterly Performance Pay: We recognize and reward exceptional performance. Our quarterly performance pay program allows employees to earn additional compensation based on their individual and team achievements.

Transport Subsidy: We understand the importance of accessible transportation for our employees. To assist with commuting expenses, we provide a transport subsidy to help alleviate the financial burden associated with travel to and from work.

Staff Bus: We offer a convenient and reliable staff bus service for eligible employees, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free commute to the workplace.

Hybrid Work: We believe in providing flexibility and work-life balance. Our hybrid work policy allows eligible employees to work remotely for a certain number of days per week, promoting a healthy work-life integration.

13th Month Salary: As an additional financial benefit, we provide a 13th-month salary to our employees. This extra payment, usually received at the end of the year, serves as a bonus and acknowledges their dedication and commitment throughout the year.

Leave Allowance: We recognize the importance of taking time off for rest and relaxation. In addition to annual leave entitlement, we provide a leave allowance to eligible employees, offering financial support during their vacation time.

Profit Sharing: We believe in sharing our success with our employees. Through our profit-sharing program, eligible employees have the opportunity to receive a share of the company's profits, providing an additional incentive for their dedication and hard work.

These benefits are designed to support our employees' financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth. We continuously review and enhance our benefits package to ensure that it remains competitive and aligned with the needs and preferences of our valued employees.

About Company

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Credit Direct Finance Company Limited

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Credit Direct is the Fintech arm of the FCMB Group.