Backend Engineer

About KudaKuda, which means ‘love’ in Shona, is more than a fintech - it’s a movement to make financial services accessible, affordable, and truly rewarding for every African.Backed by over $100 million from some of the world’s most respected investors, we’re building a smarter alternative to traditional banking - offering seamless money transfers, business banking, and instant access to credit, all through your device.At Kuda, we don’t just build products - we build people. We share the love in how we collaborate, carry everyone along as we grow, break boundaries to challenge what’s possible, and show up every day committed to doing better.If you’re driven by purpose, excited by impact, and ready to help redefine the future of finance in Africa, you’ll feel right at home here.We’re on the lookout for a passionate Senior Frontend Engineer who is a creative problem solver and excited about to disrupting banking in Nigeria.Role We are looking for a result-driven and analytical software engineer (backend) who will troubleshoot and improve existing backend applications and processes. S/he will use his or her understanding of programming tools and languages to analyze current codes, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems and create a more seamless experience for users.ResponsibilitiesMain focus on coding and debuggingBuild high-quality reusable code that can be used in the futureDevelop functional and sustainable web applications with clean codesTroubleshoot and debug applicationsConduct tests and optimise performanceWork together with engineers building client-facing applications to integrate UI elements with server-side logicImplement modern technologies to improve legacy applicationsCollect, analyse and address technical and design requirementsHelp to create reusable code and libraries for future useTrain and support internal teamsInteract with developers, designers and system administrators to identify new featuresStay informed about emerging technologiesRequirements5+ years of industry experienceBachelors or higher in Computer Science or a related field or equivalentStrong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures backgroundModel of software engineering best practices, including agile development, unit testing, code reviews, design documentation, debugging, and troubleshootingSolid experience with C#, .Net, .Net CoreStrong computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures backgroundA deep understanding of Source Code ManagementPossess an in-depth understanding of Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)A great understanding of databases and SQLAn in-depth understanding of REST APIs, SOAP & RPCStrong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Experience in technical writing and API documentationFamiliar with project management tools (e.g Trello, Jira, etc)Personal AttributesWilling to embrace and enrich Kuda culture of empathy, teamwork and passionHave a strong desire for learning and growthPassionate about improving developer productivityStrive for speed and qualityDesire to automateBenefitsWhy join Kuda?At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritise your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to: 💜A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team👴Pension📈Career Development & growth😁Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays🎁Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)💯Group life insurance💖Medical insurance🎁Well-fare package (Wedding, Compassionate and etc)✅ Awardco🏃‍♀️Goalr - employee wellness app🥇Award winning L&D training💒 We are advocates of work-life balance, working in a hybrid in office scheduleKuda is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.