Paystack| Full-time

SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER AT PAYSTACK | BACKEND ENGINEERING JOBS IN LAGOS

Lagos, Nigeria | Posted on 27/08/2026

About Company:

Paystack is a technology company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses. Paystack's mission is to help merchants in Africa get paid by anyone, anywhere in the world. Over 9,000 of some of the best businesses in Nigeria use Paystack’s modern payments gateway, including MTN, Taxify, Domino’s Pizza, Smile Communications, Opera, God is Good Motors, Axa Mansard Insurance, and many others.

Job Description:

  • As an engineer at Paystack, you will be at the forefront of our engineering team, driving the development and delivery of high-impact projects.
  • You will collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to build scalable, secure, and reliable payment solutions.
  • Your contribution will be crucial in shaping the technical direction of the company and mentoring other engineers to achieve their full potential.

We’ll trust you to

  • Develop, deploy & 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 top engineering talent.

Requirements:

  • 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. We have a preference for Typescript. However, proficiency in any C-style language is a valid consideration.
  • Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript) and frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js).
  • Experience with AWS and containerization (Docker, 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package and benefits
  • 13th month bonus
  • TSG Equity compensation
  • Full medical coverage
  • Wellbeing stipend
  • Generous leave and sabbatical policies
  • Hybrid working environment
  • Smart, kind colleagues who are invested in your growth.

Salary

Very attractive

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

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Job Information

Deadline

Not specified

Job Type

Full-time

Industry

Engineering

Work Level

Experienced

State

Lagos

Country

Nigeria

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