Senior Backend Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with a minimum of 5 years of experience in working with Golang to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have comprehensive scripting knowledge using Python and a proven familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly the Google Cloud Platform. A strong understanding of data structures is also essential for this role.

• Building the core payment backend API functionality;

• Building third party payment gateway- MPESA, bank to bank integration

• Building LETA payment gateway microservice to manage all payment services

• Input on technology decision and software architecture roadmap;

• Designing and implementing payment gateway security features

• Building side microservices needed to perform further functions - third-party integration;

• Code maintenance and ensuring it is kept up to date;

• Documenting features for easy references and integration;

• Integrating with third-party services such as payment and SMS providers;

• Working and collaborating with DevOps, frontend and QA to ensure timely delivery of quality features;

• Keep up to date with continuously evolving web technologies, software technologies and coding best practices to ensure the developed mobile applications are up to par with existing industry standards. This also involves upgrading existing legacy systems to meet new industry standards.

• Test current products and identify deficiencies;

• Developing and supporting a culture of continuous improvement and best practices within the Engineering organization;

• Lead integration projects through sales scoping, design, documentation, build, testing, deployment & maintenance

• Work directly with customers, vendors and internal team(s) during the discovery phase to identify workflow requirements, and determine how interfaces would fit into proposed solutions

• Work on multiple projects concurrently, monitor the status of tasks and escalate issues when appropriate Project manage and assist customers with integrations

• Act as a technical touchpoint with customers and assist with customer support issues related to interfaces

• Own the design, planning and execution of interoperability platform projects

• Collaborate with other teams to create or enhance existing project management tools, and processes to improve quality and throughput of interface implementations

• Any other responsibilities that the CTO may assign to the Employee from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators

• Code quality - Code written should follow company defined structure and flow

• Code documentation - Clear documentation of the source code accompanied with written tests

• Code reuse - Capability to reuse already written source code

• Code defects ratio - Ratio of code defects per tasks undertaken should be at least 90:10

• New language/ Technology - adaptability to learn new languages and work on new technologies that the company may decide to use from time to time.

• Requirements Interpretation - User Ability to understand and interpret user requirements into a functional feature.

• Collaborative - capability to work in a team environment and to make contributions to discussions and research needed.

• Time Management -Punctuality to team and client meetings.

• Team upskilling - ability to upskill by passing knowledge to other team members.

• 5+years of proven working experience as a Software Engineer

• Knowledge and/or experience in using Golang (+5 years), Python, JavaScript

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Computer Science, telecommunications, mechatronics, or any other relevant course.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with Cloud Native architecture on Google Cloud, AWS or Azure