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  • Posted: Jul 3, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • At Strivo Labs, we are passionate about helping businesses scale with speed and precision. We specialize in providing end-to-end digital solutions, from custom design and MVP development to automation and content creation.
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    Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

    Role Overview

    • The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend services using Java and modern microservices architectures. 
    • This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, API design, data management, and secure financial systems.
    • You will work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and security teams to deliver robust platforms that meet strict performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

    About the Organisation

    • Our client is a leading financial services institution in Africa, delivering large-scale digital banking, payments, and lending platforms used by millions of customers across the continent. 
    • The organisation is building highly resilient, secure, and scalable systems to power its next phase of growth.
    • They are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer (Java) to play a key role in designing, building, and operating mission-critical backend systems within a regulated financial environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and develop scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud).
    • Architect and maintain microservices and API-based platforms for high-volume financial transactions.
    • Build and optimise data access layers using relational and NoSQL databases.
    • Implement secure authentication, authorisation, and data protection mechanisms.
    • Ensure system reliability, performance tuning, and fault tolerance in production environments.
    • Lead code reviews, enforce engineering best practices, and mentor mid-level engineers.
    • Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and cloud deployments.
    • Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to long-term platform strategy.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and security standards common to financial services.

    Required Skills & Experience

    • 6+ years of professional backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on Java.
    • Advanced proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and RESTful API design.
    • Strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
    • Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and experience with NoSQL databases.
    • Experience with message queues and event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
    • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
    • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
    • Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability.
    • Experience working in regulated environments (banking, fintech, payments) is a strong advantage.

    Nice to Have:

    • Experience with high-throughput transaction systems.
    • Knowledge of financial protocols, payments systems, or core banking platforms.
    • Exposure to reactive programming and asynchronous processing.
    • Prior experience leading technical initiatives or small engineering teams.

    What We Offer

    • Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact financial platforms.
    • Competitive compensation and benefits.
    • A strong engineering culture with emphasis on quality and reliability.
    • Hybrid working environment and career growth opportunities.

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    Method of Application

    Interested candidates should submit their CV to: hiring@strivolabs.com

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