Ezra is a financial technology company that partners with banks, MNOs, utility companies, and e-commerce platforms to deliver easy and rapid credit solutions in emerging and financially underserved markets. We are looking for a Software Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you will build and maintain backend services, contribute to event-driven microservice architectures, and apply engineering best practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a platform that is robust, scalable, and secure.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development
Develop and maintain backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
Follow clean code principles, coding standards, and industry best practices.
Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and other collaborative activities to ensure high code quality.
Event-Driven Architecture
Implement event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, AMQP).
Work on publish/subscribe patterns and streaming data pipelines to handle real-time data.
Collaborate on optimizing event flow for improved performance and scalability.
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests following TDD principles.
Strive for high test coverage and assist in diagnosing and fixing bugs.
Contribute to continuous improvements in testing methodologies.
Microservices Architecture
Work with senior engineers to understand microservices architecture and component interactions.
Implement secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions under guidance.
Adhere to RESTful API standards, design patterns, and object-oriented programming principles.
Performance and Optimization
Participate in performance monitoring and identify potential bottlenecks.
Assist in implementing caching strategies and other solutions to improve response times.
Collaborate with DevOps to refine CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Work closely with product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver features on time.
Contribute to design and code reviews, offering suggestions for improvement.
Proactively share knowledge and learn from others to grow technical and soft skills.
Clojure Experience (Nice-to-Have)
Contribute to or maintain Clojure-based services if applicable.
Learn functional programming patterns and collaborate in mixed-language environments.
Documentation and Continuous Learning
Maintain clear documentation of code, architecture, and deployment processes.
Keep up to date with emerging technologies to enhance product quality and team productivity.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of professional experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with building event-driven systems using messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps concepts.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Ezra portal on ezra.world. Use the following link to proceed with your application: Apply for Software Engineer at Ezra
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Ezra application page on their official website or via the recruitment portal link provided: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1174668.
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