• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Not specified


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

About Your Role:

• Design robust API services to support Partners (both mobile and desktop partners)


• Build reusable codes and libraries for future use


• Support Partners during API integrations


• Analyse Octamile’s Partners needs, bottlenecks to ensure a positive user experience


• Collaborate with Front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic


• Set up server for new products and integrations


• Provide back-end functionality that can run smoothly from any device or browser type


• Test and fix bugs or other coding issues where required


• Maintain a stable server and ensure minimisation of system downtime and risks that may impact business and Partners activities

About You:

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role


• Knowledge of backend languages e.g. PHP, GOLANG


• Familiarity with database management technologies e.g. MySQL and PostgreSQL


• Ability to work with APIs


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Critical thinker and problem solving skills


• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Benefits at Octamile for You:

• Opportunity to Simplify Access to Insurance across Africa


• Opportunity to become a business leader in Africa's insurTech sector


• Health insurance


• Fully paid pension


• Flexible work hours and hybrid work: 60% Office and 40% remote