Job Offer for Senior Software Engineer at Sparkle Nigeria

Company Description:

Sparkle Nigeria is a bank and then more, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), we are what most people would refer to as a digital bank. We offer financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for using your knowledge of technology to drive Sparkle’s ability to deliver value and results to our internal and external stakeholders.
• Sparkle is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is skilled at writing complex applications, have a deep understanding of application lifecycles, databases and services.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participates as an active team member of daily standups and other agile-focused efforts, including joining sprint planning meetings and estimating work effort on tasks assigned to the entire team
• Supports the Technology team with developing a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
• Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
• Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Sparkle management from time to time.
• Competent in performing all programming and development assignments without close supervision
• Works with Design, UX, and Product Manager to ensure an optimal and consistent user experience.
• Defines and sets a project’s roadmap to include planning for integration of new technology, ownership of code libraries, and backlog of technical tasks
• Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
• Serves as an ambassador for development and a champion of quality standards while spreading a passion for current technology and new trends
• Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features

Education & Qualification

• Expert level understanding of at least one the following back end languages: Java; PHP/Laravel
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud hosting platform
• Proven ability to problem-solve and de-bug
• Has a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English; verbal and written)
• Active in the technology ecosystem in your city ex: you organize meet ups, speak at conferences and are active on GitHub
• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
• Has at least 4 years of experience working as a Software Engineer

Excellent interpersonal skills:

• Competency working/deploying projects with a source control tool; GIT preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Snacks provided daily
• Beautiful working environment
• Full-time compensation
• Medical coverage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@sparkle.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

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