Senior Backend Engineer

Job Overview

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Paystack, you will drive the development and delivery of high-impact projects. You will work closely with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders to build scalable, secure and reliable payment solutions. The role also contributes to the company’s technical direction and includes mentoring other engineers.

Job Details

Employer: Paystack
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 4+ years of experience in software development
Job Field: ICT / Computer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: Not specified

About the Organization

Paystack’s mission is to power African ambition. More than 300,000 businesses across Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Kenya use Paystack’s modern payments gateway. Its customers include Qatar Airways, MTN, Burger King, UPS, Africa World Airlines, AXA Mansard Insurance, FairMoney, PiggyVest, Crocs, Under Armour and Richemont Lifestyle Group.

Over the last 10 years, Paystack has built products that have helped shape online payments in Africa, including automated recurring payments, direct bank payments and automated chargebacks. Paystack is part of The Stack Group (TSG), a family of technology brands building modern infrastructure across payments, banking, consumer products and emerging technologies.

Paystack describes its workplace as one where talented people are treated with genuine respect and given the space, resources and support to do their best work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and maintain complex software systems and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design and deliver new features and enhancements.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities and other technical issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.
• Participate in the hiring process to attract and retain engineering talent.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of contributing to successful projects.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python or Go. Proficiency in any C-style language may also be considered.
• Strong understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript, and frameworks such as React, Angular and Vue.js.
• Experience with AWS and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns and data structures.
• Proven experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Compensation and Work Conditions

• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• 13th month bonus.
• TSG equity compensation.
• Full medical coverage.
• Wellbeing stipend.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Smart, kind colleagues invested in your growth.

Paystack is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The company is committed to providing a progressive and open-minded work environment. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual merit without regard to race, colour, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, gender or age.

Quick Eligibility Check

• Required experience: 4+ years of experience in software development
• Verified duty station: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, NG
• Employment type: Full Time
• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Core requirement: Proven track record of contributing to successful software projects
• Core requirement: Strong understanding of web technologies and modern web frameworks
• Core requirement: Experience with AWS and containerization technologies
• Core requirement: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Preferred requirement: Preference for TypeScript

Application Readiness Checklist

• Show evidence of the required experience through relevant roles, dates and measurable responsibilities.
• Tailor your CV to show clear evidence of these verified requirements: Proven track record of contributing to successful software projects; Strong understanding of web technologies and modern web frameworks; Experience with AWS and containerization technologies.
• Confirm that the vacancy is still open before submitting your application.

Vacancy Verification

This vacancy was checked by AfriJobSpace on September 23, 2026 against the employer’s official recruitment source. View the official vacancy source.

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through Paystack’s verified recruitment channel using the Apply for Job button on this page.