Job Title: Senior Java Engineer
Location: Nigeria (Remote)
What You'll Be Doing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA) to define, design, and ship high-impact features.
- Design scalable architecture and implement performant backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong focus on reliability and testability.
- Integrate third-party services and APIs while ensuring robust error handling and graceful degradation.
- Continuously improve system performance and developer experience through automation and refactoring.
- Debug complex issues across the stack and proactively identify opportunities for technical improvement.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and share best practices with the team.
- Document technical decisions, systems, and processes for future team reference and transparency.
What We're Looking For
- BSc / MSc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems.
- Expertise in Java and Spring Boot; solid understanding of modern backend architecture and best practices.
- Experience building and scaling web services, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficient with relational databases and ORM frameworks (e.g., Hibernate).
- Exposure to frontend frameworks like AngularJS or React is a plus.
- Strong debugging skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.
Our Tech Stack
As part of our engineering team, you’ll work with modern technologies and tools that enable us to build scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems. Some of the technologies you’ll be hands-on with include:
- Java (latest versions): Powering our core backend systems with a focus on performance and maintainability.
- Spring & Spring Boot: Building modular, production-grade microservices with robust dependency management.
- Docker & Kubernetes: Containerized deployments and orchestration for consistent, scalable environments across dev, staging, and production.
- PostgreSQL & DynamoDB: A combination of relational and NoSQL databases to handle structured data and dynamic scaling needs.
- Elasticsearch: For fast, flexible full-text search and analytics across large datasets.
- AWS Cloud Infrastructure: Deploying and managing microservices using a cloud-native architecture that supports global scalability.
What we can offer you
- Culture - We put our people first and prioritise the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
- Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
- Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, plus other benefits.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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