Backend Developer

As a SAAS company powering businesses all over the world, okoora’s back-end engineers work on the business logic for all of that.

As a backend developer, you will build and expand APIs and services and work with our partners to launch new markets, payment methods, and capabilities.

We’re looking for people with a strong background or interest in building successful products or systems; you’re comfortable in dealing with lots of moving pieces; you have exquisite attention to detail, and you’re comfortable learning new technologies and systems. Join us on the journey for limitless payments options!

About the Role:

As a Backend Developer, you’ll focus on building and maintaining high-performance APIs that support customer integrations.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring system reliability, scalability, and performance.

You’ll collaborate with other teams to deliver robust backend systems, with the opportunity to influence the architecture and scale the platform as we evolve.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of software development experience
• Strong architecture and software infrastructure development skills, with the ability to plan, design, and implement scalable solutions
• In-depth knowledge in C# and .NET, with a strong understanding of best practices
• Proven experience in developing systems hosted in the cloud
• Solid expertise in SQL: Strong knowledge of database schema design and writing complex SQL queries (SQL Server is a plus)
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases
• Experience with Redis for Caching
• Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful APIs
• Experience in version control using Git
• Fluent in English
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on finding optimal solutions to complex technical challenges
• Fast learner, with a passion for picking up new technologies and adapting to challenges
• Ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to system architecture planning as the platform evolves
• Team player, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience (not required, but a plus)