• Application Deadline:
• Position: Software Engineer (Backend)


• Job Type Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

About the Role

• Are you an entrepreneurial Backend Engineer looking to build impactful products? As a Backend Engineer at Klasha, you'll be joining a high-performing team that is the bedrock of our offering. 


• This role would suit a resourceful, high-performance IC with experience in greenfield projects.  


• We're a Seed-stage startup, so ideally you'd be comfortable wearing multiple hats. We're learning quickly, shipping regularly, and working cross-functionally to build the future of commerce in Africa.


• You'll join a mission-led team that cares deeply about connecting Africa with the global economy. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Frontend Engineers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.


• Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.


• Be involved and participate in the overall application lifecycle.


• Define and communicate technical and design requirements.


• Provide training, help and support to other team members.


• Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future.


• Build and scale our product with input from other team members.


• Develop functional and sustainable web applications with clean code.


• Troubleshoot and debug applications.


• Manage cutting-edge technologies to improve applications.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of designers and engineers.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a backend engineer, ideally in a Fintech startup environment 


• Fluent application of Java (JDK version), Spring boot, Eureka, Zuul.


• Familiarity with Github, Hibernate, Apache Kafka, Postgresql.


• Knowledge of Design Patterns 


• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools.


• Focus on efficiency, user experience and process improvement.


• Excellent project and time management skills.


• Strong problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently or with a group.


• Ability to move fast and adapt as the business requires.


• Strong knowledge of the African and/or Global payments and logistics ecosystem would be an advantage.


• Previous experience with functional programming would be an advantage.

Benefits

Our people are the heart of the business, so we prioritise welfare and offer a wide range of competitive benefits including but not limited to:

• All the latest technology you need to do your role.


• Employee stock option scheme.


• Private health insurance.


• Mental health wellness benefits; Headspace app subscription and Spill mental health support.


• Budget for French language classes.


• One-time home office set-up allowance.


• Work-from-anywhere weeks; work from anywhere for three weeks in a year.


• Paid birthday day off.


• Team building events.


• Paid parental leave.


• Learning and development budget