Backend Engineer (Java) Job at SwiftLink Global Services Limited

SwiftLink Global Services Limited is a provider of payment solutions services, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We specialise in secure end-to-end payment solutions, connecting and empowering individuals, businesses, and communities across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Backend Engineer (Java)
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and hands-on experience in building secure, highly available fintech payment systems.
• This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in transaction-heavy environments and is eager to contribute to Swiftlink’s mission of delivering merchant-focused payment solutions across Nigeria.

Role & Responsibilities
The individual in this role will:

• Design and develop Swiftlink’s core payment processing engine, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Implement transaction routing, settlement, and reconciliation for cards, transfers, and wallets.
• Integrate with banks, processors, and card schemes (ISO8583, APIs).
• Work with CloudHSM and Vault to implement secure key management practices.
• Build and maintain microservices architecture leveraging Kubernetes and Kafka.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Operations teams to ensure PCI DSS-ready implementations.
• Apply best practices in secure coding, scalability, and availability for mission-critical services.
• Support technical documentation and knowledge-sharing within engineering teams.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years experience in backend engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Java/Kotlin (Spring Boot).
• Proven experience in payment systems (ISO8583, card processing, settlement, reconciliation).
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and static code analysis (SonarQube, CodeQL).
• Understanding of PCI DSS standards and secure software development practices.

Skills and Attitude:

• Security-first mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Problem solver with capacity to design for high-volume, high-reliability systems.
• Collaborative, working well in cross-functional fintech teams.
• Adaptable and growth-driven, comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work on mission-critical fintech systems shaping the future of digital payments in Africa.
• Gain hands-on experience with scalable transaction infrastructure and compliance frameworks.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven culture with strong learning opportunities.
• Enjoy attractive compensation, health insurance, and pension benefits.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@swiftlink.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the email.