Senior Engineer, Core at Flutterwave

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Core

Activities

• Lead the design and architecture of core backend services and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to align system design with business needs.
• Development & Optimization:
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using best practices for backend services and APIs.
• Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring low latency and high throughput for real-time financial applications.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster best practices across the engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance on complex projects and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with the DevOps, product, and data teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, grooming, and retrospectives.
• Tackle complex technical challenges related to transaction processing, security, scalability, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve performance and reliability issues in production environments.
• Ensure that all code and systems adhere to regulatory standards, including security best practices and data privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
• Implement security measures to protect sensitive financial data and mitigate risks.
• Ensure personal information of customers, employees, and other individuals the company conducts business with is processed and protected in line with applicable data privacy policies, privacy laws, and global best practices.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in fintech or a highly regulated industry.
• Strong experience working with backend technologies, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C++.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Strong understanding of API design, RESTful services, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with fintech applications like payment gateways, trading platforms, or core banking systems.
• Knowledge of security protocols, encryption, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX compliance).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, with a passion for continuous learning and keeping up with the latest technologies.

Application Instructions:

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