Zone is a decentralized and regulated blockchain network that enables payments
and acceptance of digital currencies. Our Layer-1 Blockchain network decentralizes
processing of Fiat payments and enables the transition to digital currencies while
connecting previously excluded financial institutions into an all-inclusive payment
ecosystem.
We recognize that our highly talented and hyper-motivated people are at the core
of our exponential growth. As such, we remain committed to our tried and trusted
thesis of bringing people with exceptional talent and abilities into an enabling
environment where each person can become a better version of themselves and
achieve unprecedented career success while delivering impact and having fun!
Your contributions have the potential to impact millions of people across Africa and
beyond as we work together to connect every monetary store of value by harnessing
the power of blockchain.
Job Profile:
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the Engineering team.
As a Software Engineer, your job responsibilities include the following:
• Writing code, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and
implementation of applications.
• Ensuring that the team produces scalable and functional applications that
meet specifications.
• Perform code reviews, inspecting code quality and assuring process adherence.
• Analyze and contribute to user stories by discussing with the product owner.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Collaborating and ensuring a smooth run of operations across multiple teams.
• Training & providing guidance to junior developers and new hires on company
frameworks.
• Drafting application operating procedures and technical documentation as
required.
• Setting goals for the team and cascading individual objectives as may be
required.
• Actively participate in scrum processes with team members.
Requirements
We would love to meet you if:
• You want to build something that endures. The legacy of the work you do matters
to you.
• You have experience building payment systems - a good knowledge of
ISO8583/ISO22022 and card transaction processing flow.
• You have experience building systems processing millions of transactions or
requests at scale (backend).
• You have experience working with distributed systems and micro-services for
high throughput and low latency message processing.
• You have worked as a Developer in a company:
- processing millions of requests daily e.g. e-commerce, order processing,
etc.
- with large clientele base that needs to respond quickly to requests e.g.
gaming, betting, etc.
- that serves enterprises grade apps like ERPs or core business apps that
require global standards on security, uptime, etc.
• You have experience building scalable enterprise backend APIs with best
practice on security, reliability, and resilience.
• You have a deep knowledge of NET Core/.NET framework, C#, Kafka, Redis, SQL
Server, Golang (optional).
• You can take ownership of tasks/projects and work within a team.
• You have strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build
rapport across various stakeholders.
• You are highly proficient in problem solving, analytical thinking and
communication.
• You have a good knowledge of software development life cycle, payment,
banking, and IT infrastructure.
These are some of the nitty-gritty things you may have listed on your CV/LinkedIn
profile but certainly do not define who you are:
• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, System Engineering,
Elect/Elect Engineering, or any software development related fields.
• A minimum of 5 years’ related work experience in Software Development.
Physical Requirements:
We currently run a flexible work structure; some days are remote while others may
require you to collaborate with colleagues at the office location. For each situation, you
may have:
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
This role reports to the Engineering Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria