Intermediate Software Engineer at PalmPay Limited


PalmPay Limited

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Intermediate Software Engineer

Locations:
 Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for the Nigerian POS business, ensuring system stability, scalability, and high performance.
  • Collaborate closely with the frontend development team to define API interface specifications, ensuring seamless coordination between frontend and backend.
  • Participate in defining system architecture and technology choices, providing feasible technical solutions for business requirements.
  • Address technical challenges in system development, ensure code quality and security, perform code reviews and optimizations.
  • Coordinate with the testing team to ensure product quality, participate in system testing and troubleshooting efforts.
  • Stay updated on technology trends, propose improvements and innovative suggestions, and maintain awareness of industry best practices.
  • Possess detailed experience in the Nigerian POS business domain, understanding the interaction flows between institutions and channels, and familiarity with business rules and processes.
  • Have expertise in standard protocols related to the POS domain, particularly ISO 8583 and other POS communication protocol standards.
  • Assist in resolving critical issues, provide technical support and training, ensuring the smooth operation of the system.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in backend development, with preference for those experienced in POS business development.
  • Proficiency in Java programming language, familiarity with Spring Boot framework, and experience in microservices architecture is a plus.
  • Experience in database design and optimization, familiarity with relational databases (such as MySQL).
  • Practical experience with technologies like message queues, caching, e.g., Kafka, Redis.
  • Familiarity with at least one RPC calling framework, with Feign Client being preferred, knowledge of GRPC, etc.
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills, familiar with common design patterns and principles, can break down and simplify complex problems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high efficiency.
  • Effective communication skills and teamwork, capable of collaborating with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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