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Senior Backend Engineer – Java, Architecture
Watu CreditSenior Backend Engineer building APIs and backend services for fintech company Watu. Collaborating in Agile squads to enhance financial accessibility in Africa with strong Java skills.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in backend software engineering, with a strong focus on Java and Spring Boot, REST API design, and microservices architecture. Proficient in testing methodologies and familiar with cloud environments, particularly AWS.
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Backend Software EngineeringJava DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkREST API DesignMicroservices Architecture
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Hard Skills
JavaSpring BootREST API DesignRelational Database DesignDistributed SystemsJUnitMockitoEvent-Driven ArchitectureKafkaMicroservices
Tools & Technologies
Cloud EnvironmentsAWSAI/LLM Tooling
Industry Keywords
Backend ServicesAPIsTechnical DocumentationArchitecture DiscussionsIntegration Tests
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaJUnitKafkaKotlinMicroservicesMockitoSpringSpring BootSpringBoot
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs
- Write unit and integration tests as a first-class part of development
- Drive architecture discussions
- Review pull requests for design and maintainability
- Write and maintain technical documentation
- Contribute to shared libraries and platform standards
- Use AI/LLM tooling actively in your workflow
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of professional backend software engineering experience
- At least 3 years working in Java in a production environment
- Java and Spring Boot depth
- REST API design
- Relational database design
- Distributed systems depth
- Testing with JUnit/Mockito and integration tests
- Event-driven architecture in production - Kafka or equivalent
- Microservices architecture experience
- Familiarity with cloud environments - AWS preferred
- Experience with any additional JVM language (Kotlin) or willingness to learn
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development opportunities