Intermediate Backend Engineer

Ignition Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open banking seeks a Back End Intermediate Software Engineer to enhance core services and optimize performance. The role involves developing scalable backend solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in Java or Golang, AWS, and CI/CD processes, along with a relevant qualification in Software Engineering or IT.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in a similar role.
• Experience with leadership roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize core services for open banking marketplace.
• Design and maintain the Know Your Customer (KYC) service.
• Implement scalable backend solutions integrating with frontend services.

Skills

Java

Golang

AWS

CI/CD

Microservice architecture

API development

Education

Relevant qualification in Software Engineering, IT, or Computer Science

Job description

The Back End Intermediate Software Engineer contributes to the development and optimization of core services for Spot Money SAs open banking marketplace.

Responsibilities :

• Develop lead and execute on the development pipeline.
• Continuously evaluate optimize and refine core services using performance data.
• Take a handson approach in the development of current and future platforms.
• Make suggestions for improved product solutions or features based on data and customer insights.
• Partner with product support business and design teams to deliver the business vision.

Technical Expertise :

• Remain up to date with industry terminology concepts and best practices.
• Assist the team to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet specifications.

Service Development and Maintenance :

• Design develop and maintain the Know Your Customer (KYC) service ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Implement efficient and secure user verification and onboarding processes.
• Build and maintain the User service ensuring reliable functionality scalability and seamless integration with other systems.
• Manage and secure userrelated data in adherence to data protection policies.
• Develop and sustain the Event service optimizing for performance scalability and reliability.
• Work with stakeholders to define eventhandling processes and improve service functionality.

System Architecture and Integration :

• Design and implement scalable backend solutions that integrate seamlessly with frontend and thirdparty services.
• Ensure all services adhere to best practices in system architecture coding and deployment.

Requirements

Requirements :

Knowledge skills and attributes :

• Proven track record with Java (Spring Boot) or Golang; additional languages welcomed.
• Solid understanding of CI / CD flows build processes and containers.
• Proficiency in AWS infrastructure supported by a DevOps team.
• Creation of documentation and specifications to meet business requirements.
• Experience with a microservice architecture.
• Knowledge of API development best practices.
• Ability to work with diverse and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage multiple projects deliver on tight deadlines and meet stretch KPIs.
• Benchmark performance against leading worldclass businesses.
• Positive and empathetic attitude with a proven ability to work well with teams.
• Flexibility to perform adhoc tasks as per business needs.

Education and training :

• Relevant qualification in Software Engineering IT or Computer Science.

Experience :

• 3 4 years in a similar role.
• Previous leadership roles are advantageous.

MidLevel

Job Type

Permanent

Market Related

EE Position

Location

Cape Town CBD

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Bidding,Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Account Development,Content Development,Lab Testing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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