City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa STAFF RECRUIT Position: Senior Backend Engineer Location: Hybrid, South Africa What we are looking for Paystack is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer who has held a senior or lead engineering role and is confident working within backend engineering frameworks to design scalable systems. You must be based in South Africa and legally authorized to work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in fintech or technology startups, a deep understanding of backend system architecture, and thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. Qualifications Hands-on backend development experience with a focus on reliability and scalability Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests Sound knowledge of API design, system architecture, and best development practices Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes) Experience working with cloud infrastructure, especially AWS Ability to thrive in cross-functional teams with product managers, designers, and customer support Non-Negotiables Currently residing in South Africa with legal work authorization 5+ years of backend engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior role Proven experience in a fintech company or fast-growing technology organization Deep understanding of backend engineering frameworks and architectural patterns Experience working on large, distributed systems at scale Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB) Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js or Sails.js Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote-first environment Demonstrated ownership of projects from concept to deployment A passion for building tools that empower African businesses Qualified Applicants should send CV to , also include your LinkedIn profile link on the CV or the body of the mail Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Design, and Engineering Industries Telecommunications, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Media #J-18808-Ljbffr