Backend Engineer at Ecobank Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Delivery

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Build and maintain microservices that integrate with core banking systems and third-party platforms.
• Ensure applications are secure, performant, and compliant with banking technology standards.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to improve overall quality.

System Integration & Architecture

• Develop REST APIs, WebSocket services, and GRPC interfaces for internal and external integrations.
• Implement event-driven solutions to support asynchronous processing and system scalability.
• Work with cloud services to deploy and manage applications in production environments.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with QA engineers, business analysts, and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues early.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and improve development workflows where possible.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas that improve system reliability and efficiency.

Job Profile

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 3-4; years of professional software development experience, preferably in fintech or banking technology

Required Skills and Tools

Programming & Frameworks

• Python (FASTAPI, Flask, Django)
• Java (Spring Boot)
• Node.js

Databases

• PostgreSQL, MySQL
• MongoDB, DynamoDB

Event-Driven & Integration Technologies

• RabbitMQ
• REST APIs, WebSocket, gRPC

Cloud & DevOps Tools

• AWS
• Docker
• GitHub Actions
• Serverless Framework

Engineering Practices

• Microservices architecture
• CI/CD pipelines
• Secure coding and familiarity with SOC compliance standards

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Clear communication and teamwork
• Ability to work in structured, regulated environments