Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African should have the opportunity to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this mission, we have developed a trusted payment infrastructure enabling seamless cross-border payments for both consumers and businesses, both in Africa and internationally.
We are Hiring: Core Support Engineer
Location: Lekki, Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Flutterwave is seeking a passionate junior engineer to join our core engineering team. As a Core Support Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing essential services and infrastructure that power Flutterwave’s cutting-edge products. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable software solutions that impact our clients and business operations.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Architecture:
- Contribute to the design and architecture of core backend services and infrastructure.
- Align system design with business needs through collaboration with product managers and architects.
Development & Optimization:
- Write clean, maintainable code for backend services and APIs.
- Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability, ensuring high throughput for real-time financial applications.
Security & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS).
- Implement security measures to protect sensitive data and prevent risks.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work with DevOps, product, and data teams to ensure seamless feature integration.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Problem-Solving:
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in production environments.
- Address complex technical challenges related to transaction processing and security.
Required Skills and Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience: 2+ years in software engineering, preferably in fintech or highly regulated industries.
- Backend Technologies: Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or C++.
- Cloud Platforms & Containers: Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Database Knowledge: Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and message brokers (e.g., Kafka).
- Security & Compliance: Knowledge of security protocols, encryption, and industry regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply.
Conclusion
Joining Flutterwave as a Core Support Engineer offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation in the fintech industry. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that is revolutionizing the payment infrastructure to empower businesses and consumers across Africa and beyond. If you're a passionate engineer with the right skills, eager to contribute to meaningful projects and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.
Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a growing company that is making a significant impact on the global economy. Apply today and take the next step in your career at Flutterwave!
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