Backend Engineer
VasteFinance
Job Overview
Location
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Salary
NGN 600,000 monthly
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Arrangement
On-site
Sector
Information Technology & Software
Experience Level
Senior (5-8 years)
Application Deadline
May 25, 2026
About the Company
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our team in Lagos.
In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining sophisticated backend systems that support our investment portfolios, client fund management, and reporting for asset managers. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficiency and security of our financial operations.
You will work with technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, and various databases, while also contributing to cloud infrastructure and containerization efforts. A strong understanding of fintech and regulatory requirements is essential for success in this position.
To apply for this role, click the Apply button on this page and follow the instructions.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain backend systems that support investment portfolios, client fund management, and reporting for asset managers
- Develop and manage backend services using Java and Spring Boot
- Ensure strong understanding of REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL databases
- Work with cloud platforms such as Heroku, AWS, or Azure
- Utilize technologies like Kafka, Redis, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Adhere to Nigerian fintech regulatory requirements and AML/CFT compliance standards
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on backend development experience
- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot (Spring Data, Spring Security, MVC)
- Working knowledge of React (Hooks, Components, State Management)
- Experience with Thymeleaf or server-side templating libraries such as JSP, Mustache, or FreeMarker
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate, and SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
- Familiarity with Git, Maven/Gradle, and unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Heroku, AWS, or Azure
- Familiarity with Kafka, Redis, Docker, and Kubernetes
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced but supportive fintech environment
- Working knowledge of Nigerian fintech regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of AML/CFT compliance standards
- Understanding of financial instruments
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short note covering your most relevant fintech delivery experience, where available, references from previous technical leadership engagements are strongly encouraged
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The Nigerian fintech sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by demand for robust investment management and client fund solutions. This Backend Engineer role is crucial for developing and maintaining the core systems that power investment portfolios, client fund management, and essential reporting for asset managers. You will leverage deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs, alongside experience with cloud platforms and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Your work will directly impact the efficiency and security of financial operations, contributing to the scaling of a dynamic fintech environment.
Posted Date
May 11, 2026
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