Backend C#.NET Engineer II at Cavista

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced, innovative C# Backend Engineer passionate about building secure, scalable, high-performing financial solutions.
• You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend services and APIs that power financial products, digital payments, and customer experiences.
• Working closely with product, frontend engineering, QA, and other stakeholders, you will support in shaping the technical direction of our platform and drive engineering excellence.

What will you do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications using C# and .NET technologies.
• Build and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and backend systems for fintech products.
• Develop solutions for payment processing, transaction management, reconciliations, settlements, and financial reporting.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to ensure engineering excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring minimal downtime.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline software delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of Fintech Experience
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable applications using C# and .NET technologies.
• Build and optimize high-performance APIs, microservices, and backend systems for fintech products.
• Develop solutions for payment processing, transaction management, reconciliations, settlements, and financial reporting.
• Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to ensure engineering excellence.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring minimal downtime.

Regulatory Considerations:

• Implement backend controls supporting PCI-DSS and secure handling of sensitive input fields.
• Ensures consent flows and data collection UI comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

Additional Information:
What you will experience:

• A fast-paced, collaborative, and purpose-driven team environment that empowers you to thrive and grow.
• Opportunities to shape the voice of a global tech brand while working alongside innovative leaders.
• Professional development and leadership support to sharpen your expertise.
• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits, including health and wellness programs, and generous paid time off (vacation days, holidays, and birthday leave).
• A culture that values transparency, creativity, and continuous learning.