Kuda is a full-service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly, and save more.
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We are looking for a result-driven and analytical senior software engineer (backend) who will troubleshoot and improve existing backend applications and processes.
She / he will use his or her understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a more seamless experience for users.
Responsibilities
Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future
Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codes
Troubleshoot and debug applications
Conduct tests and optimise performance
Work together with engineers building client-facing applications to integrate UI elements with server-side logic
Implement modern technologies to improve legacy applications
Collect, analyse and address technical and design requirements
Help to create reusable code and libraries for future use
Train and support internal teams
Interact with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new features
Stay informed about emerging technologies.
Requirements
Bachelors or higher in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent
5+ years of industry experience
Experience with DevOps principles.
Experience with Microservices and Event-Driven architecture.
Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
Model of software engineering best practices, including agile development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, debugging, and troubleshooting
Solid experience with C#, .Net, .Net Core
Strong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures background
A deep understanding of Source Code Management
Possess an in-depth understanding of Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)
A great understanding of databases and SQL
An in-depth understanding of REST APIs, SOAP & RPC
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience in technical writing and API documentation
Familiar with project management tools (e.g Trello, Jira, etc).