Nodejs Backend Engineer

Company Description

PayZeep is a leading financial technology company licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide secure, innovative, and reliable payment solutions. As a licensed Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP), Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSP), and Super-Agent, PayZeep empowers businesses and individuals through world-class digital payment infrastructure and technology-driven financial services.

At PayZeep, we are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, ethical conduct, and customer trust while driving innovation across the digital payments’ ecosystem

Job Description

ROLE SUMMARY

The Node.js Backend Engineer builds and maintains backend services and APIs powering PayZeep's payment platform using Node.js. The Node.js Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices that power PayZeep digital financial products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Write clean, tested, well-documented, maintainable code.
• Integrate with core banking, switching and third-party payment systems.
• Participate in code review, architecture discussions and sprint planning.
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents affecting backend services.
• Implement secure coding practices for payment-processing systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across production environments.
• Build services that support wallet management, transfers, collections, settlements, and reconciliation processes.
• Ensure transaction integrity and proper audit trails across financial operations.
• Implement secure coding standards and best practices in line with OWASP guidelines.
• Participate in vulnerability assessments, code reviews, and remediation initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures for recurring issues.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve system resilience and uptime.
• Implement logging, observability, and performance monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA Engineers, and Frontend Developers.
• Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior engineers where applicable.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (required).

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Total Relevant Experience: 3-5 years experience

Fintech / Financial Services Experience: 3+ years building backend systems in fintech or a regulated environment preferred

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong Node.js/TypeScript and RESTful API development skills
• Experience with relational/NoSQL databases and message queues
• Understanding of secure coding practices (OWASP)
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with cloud-native application development.
• Advanced understanding of RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and code quality.

REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS (NIGERIA)

• Implement backend controls aligned with PCI-DSS secure-development requirements.
• Ensure data handling in backend services complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.

Additional Information

PayZeep offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with numerous benefits:

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Wellness Programs.
• Employee Training Programs.
• Opportunities for Growth and Development.

.How to apply: 

• Submit an online application. 
• You will receive an email response with further instructions. 
• You will receive a second link via email for your panel interview. 
• A member from our Talent Team will contact you to provide feedback and updates as appropriate.