PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and detailoriented Java Developer to support, enhance, and customize the out payment platform.
• The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and QA teams to ensure the delivery of high quality solutions that allign with the business goals. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for the Nigerian payment business, ensuring system stability and high performance.
• Work with Business Analysts to translate requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Address technical challenges in system development, ensure code quality and security, and perform code reviews and optimizations.
• Provide technical support and knowledge transfer to internal IT and support teams.
• Ensure all development complies with change management, security, and regulatory standards.
• Document all customizations, system workflows, and configuration changes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in java backend development.
• Proficiency in Java programming language, familiarity with Spring Boot framework, experience in microservices architecture is a plus.
• Experience in database design and optimization, familiarity with relational databases (such as MySQL).
• Practical experience with technologies like message queues, caching, e.g., Kafka, Redis.
• Familiarity with at least one RPC calling framework, with FeignClient being preferred, knowledge of GRPC, etc.
• Strong objectoriented programming skills, familiar with common design patterns and principles, capable of breaking down and simplifying complex problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork, capable of collaborating with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team.