Nodejs Backend Engineer

ROLE SUMMARY

The Backend Engineer builds and maintains backend services and APIs powering Paymi Solutions Limiteds payment platform using . The Backend Engineer is responsible for designing developing deploying and maintaining scalable backend services APIs and microservices that power Paymi Solutions Limited digital financial products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design build and maintain backend services and APIs using .
• Write clean tested well-documented maintainable code.
• Integrate with core banking switching and third-party payment systems.
• Participate in code review architecture discussions and sprint planning.
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents affecting backend services.
• Implement secure coding practices for payment-processing systems.
• Optimize application performance scalability and reliability across production environments.
• Build services that support wallet management transfers collections settlements and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure transaction integrity and proper audit trails across financial operations.
• Implement secure coding standards and best practices in line with OWASP guidelines.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments code reviews and remediation initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve system resilience and uptime.
• Implement logging observability and performance monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers Designers QA Engineers and Frontend Developers.
• Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior engineers where applicable.

Qualifications :

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field (required).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Total Relevant Experience: 3-5 years experience

Fintech / Financial Services Experience: 3 years building backend systems in fintech or a regulated environment preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong and RESTful API development skills
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and message queues
• Understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP)
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud-native application development.
• Advanced understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and code quality.

REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS (NIGERIA)

• Implement backend controls aligned with PCI-DSS secure-development requirements.
• Ensure data handling in backend services complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

Additional Information :

Paymi Solutions Limited offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with numerous benefits:

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Training Programs.
• Opportunities for Growth and Development.

.How to apply: 

• Submit an online application. 
• You will receive an email response with further instructions. 
• You will receive a second link via email for your panel interview. 
• A member from our Talent Team will contact you to provide feedback and updates as appropriate.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time