We are seeking a talented and driven Junior Java Backend Developer to join the mission to make financial services accessible and improve the lives of millions of people in Africa and emerging markets.
Requirements
- 1+ years of commercial experience in Java 17+, programming skills and its core libraries
- Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Spring Framework knowledge
- Experience with PostgreSQL
- OOP & Design patterns
- Upper-intermediate-level of English
- Basic understanding of microservices
- Experience with AWS services (Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS) will be a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend services
- Resolve technical problems, critical thinking on development approach
- Design and implement RESTful APIs for various financial products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service performance and scalability
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of the development process
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in a distributed microservice environment
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Medical insurance
- Tax compensation
- Full Remote
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
- A chance to work with a talented and driven team of professional
About the project
Our client is a fintech startup and financial institution operating in emerging markets. They use the latest technologies and ML methods to provide consumers with an easy way to receive short-term loans. The company provides a completely automated financial data-driven approach for people in underserved markets (Ghana).