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. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world’s smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading ‘Neobank’ for Africans.
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To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Backend Engineer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Schedule: Full time (Hybrid)
Role
We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer (backend) who will troubleshoot and improve existing backend applications and processes.
S/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
Main focus on coding and debugging
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
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent
5+ years of industry experience
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).
Personal Attributes:
Willing to embrace and enrich Kuda culture of empathy, teamwork and passion
Have a strong desire for learning and growth
Passionate about improving developer productivity
Strive for speed and quality
Desire to automate.
What We Offer
A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
Pension
Career development & growth
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
Group life insurance
Medical insurance
Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)
Perkbox
Goalr – employee wellness app
Award winning L&D training
We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office schedule.
