Senior Software Engineer at Waza

Waza operates a B2B payments platform that enables businesses in emerging markets make global payments easily. We are a YCombinator-backed startup with $3m in seed funding and growing at about 30% month-on-month. We are dedicated to solving the inefficient payment systems and Foreign Exchange supply in emerging markets, which can be a significant barrier to business and economic growth. Waza is live in Nigeria and Ghana and are scaling into new markets in the next few months. We are a small team of highly motivated individuals comprising of former founders, 10x engineers, business and legal professionals, building towards making global B2B payments easy and accessible.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Department: Engineering

Job Description

• We are looking for a motivated 10x Senior Software Engineer with strong technical skills and high output velocity to join our dynamic team and drive our growth to new heights.

The Role

• As a Senior Software Engineer at Waza, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining financial applications and crypto-based platforms that empower our customers to handle their global payments needs.
• You will play a key role in driving innovation, ensuring the quality and security of our systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• At this role, your expertise in software engineering, combined with your understanding of the financial industry, will enable you to create innovative solutions that address the unique challenges faced by our customers.
• With a strong focus on collaboration, you will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving our engineering processes.

We are excited to know you if you can

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and QA, to gather requirements, define specifications, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Architect and implement efficient, maintainable, and modular code in javascript and Typescript, adhering to best practices, coding standards, and established guidelines.
• Optimise application performance by identifying bottlenecks, implementing solutions, and conducting regular code reviews.
• Leverage AWS services and tools to design and implement cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, particularly within the Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS ecosystems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software issues, providing timely and practical solutions to ensure minimal user disruption.
• Collaborate with the other engineering team members to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, and monitoring and alerting systems.

You might be an excellent fit if you have

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development, focusing on web applications and backend services using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js. You will need to have strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js with a deep understanding of core concepts, asynchronous programming, and performance optimisation techniques.
• 2+ years of experience working with front-end frameworks, preferably Vue.js - and a solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and related web technologies - in building user-friendly and responsive web applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience working in an Agile environment.
• Some experience with NestJS, a progressive Node.js framework, and familiarity with its underlying principles, such as dependency injection and modularity, is a plus.
• Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) concepts and experience implementing DDD principles in software projects is valuable.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, and Load balancers, and experience building scalable and secure cloud-based applications.
• Knowledge of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git, and understanding of best code management and collaboration practices.
• Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Jasmine.
• Good knowledge of software development best practices, including design patterns, code modularity, and maintainability.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex issues, develop practical solutions, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

What your typical day looks like:

• A typical day involves a blend of technical tasks, collaborative discussions, and mentoring.
• This senior engineer engages in coding, code reviews, and addressing software issues. Collaborating with cross-functional teams aids in project alignment, while mentoring fosters junior engineers' growth.
• In addition to software development, responsibilities include architectural design, documentation, and staying current with industry trends.
• This dynamic role contributes significantly to Waza's mission of revolutionizing B2B payments in emerging markets.
• The Senior Software Engineer at Waza would have a fast-paced and varied day. Flexibility and adaptability would be key as priorities might shift, and unexpected opportunities or challenges might arise.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits structure
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible work schedules (Hybrid work arrangement)
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Although a Computer Science or Engineering degree is not required, relevant experience in software development and a demonstrable portfolio of projects showcasing your skills will be highly valued.
• We value our hiring process as it helps us identify the best candidates and ensures a strong alignment between the chosen candidate and Waza's mission. We look forward to getting to know you better and potentially welcoming you to our team.
• Waza is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Hiring Process:

• Initial Interview: The first step is a 30-minute chat with our HR Manager, during which we will get to know each other better. Your basic qualifications, compatibility for the role, and, more importantly, your cultural fit will be assessed. You'll have the opportunity to learn more about our team, the company, and the role you're applying for. Feel free to ask any questions you may have at this stage.
• Technical Assessment: If the initial interview goes well, we will provide you with a technical take-home or co-working project. This project will help us assess your skills and how well they align with the position. You will be required to present your solution/answers to the project to the hiring manager and go through questions if any.
• Functional expertise: If both you and the hiring manager are excited about moving forward, you’ll move to this stage of the process, which will assess your theoretical and practical skillsets, approach to problem-solving, articulation and subject-matter expertise.
• Final Interview: If successful at the functional expertise screening, we will arrange for you to have a final interview with our CEO, Maxwell Obi. This interview will serve as an opportunity for you to gain more insight into our company's vision while allowing the CEO to assess how your mission and vision fit within the organization.
• Offer: If the final interview is successful, our HR manager will extend an offer and guide you through the signing process.
• Once the offer is accepted, our Administration team will coordinate your onboarding and induction, ensuring a smooth transition before your first day at Waza.