Backend Engineer at BFREE Africa

BFREE – We are a young, innovative and Nigeria’s foremost ethical debt collection startup. If you want to have fun while working in a fun environment, earn very well when you perform like a rock-star, and be part of a company where your voice matters, then Bfree is the place for you. Because we hate status-quo and we hate mediocre – we founded BFREE to revolutionize debt recovery in Nigeria

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Primarily Tech Lead, interactions with CPO

Job Opportunity

  • Are you ready to lead the technological backbone of a groundbreaking financial revolution in Africa? Join BFREE as our Backend Engineer and contribute to transforming credit and risk management with our innovative digital solution!
  • As the Backend Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimizing the technology that drives our success.
  • With over 800k loan repayments facilitated for 4M+ borrowers, BFREE is reshaping credit collection in Nigeria and beyond. Be a key player in shaping the future of financial technology with us.

Job Description

  • As the Backend Engineer at BFREE, you will be a crucial part of our technology team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our revolutionary financial platform.
  • Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless integration of technology with finance.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for driving technological innovation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems to support BFREE’s financial operations across multiple countries and markets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Implement and optimize APIs, databases, and other backend components to enhance system performance.
  • Work closely with the technology leadership team to align technology initiatives with the company’s overall goals and objectives.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a backend engineering role, preferably in the fintech or banking sector.
  • Strong knowledge of Node Js with Typescript and cloud technologies (AWS, GCP)
  • Experience with database design and optimization, API development, and microservices architecture.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficient understanding of security best practices in backend development.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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