SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Backend) – Architect and build real-time payment integrations across Africa – 100% REMOTE (South Africa), R720-R960K

This is an excellent opportunity for a BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER to build real-time payment integrations behind millions of transactions for one of Africa’s leading digital payments platforms.

This 100% REMOTE (South Africa) BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER role is paying R720-R960K.

THE COMPANY:

This FinTech is developing the infrastructure that powers digital payments across Africa. Their platform supports online and in-person transactions for businesses of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, through mobile wallets, cards, bank transfers and region-specific payment methods.

Operating in over 12 countries and backed by a $31M Series A investment, they are scaling rapidly across East, West, and Southern Africa. They deliver fast, secure and reliable payments that meet the demands of modern commerce.

THE ROLE:

As a Backend Software Engineer in the Payment Integrations team, you will build real-time payment integrations behind millions of transactions for one of Africa’s leading digital payments platforms. Your work will connect the platform to banks, wallets, and alternative payment providers, enabling merchants across the continent to offer secure and seamless payment options.

You will be responsible for delivering integration features end-to-end, from designing and developing cloud-native services in Python and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, Serverless) to testing and deploying production-ready code. You will collaborate closely with your team to ensure each integration is scalable, secure, and compliant, while actively identifying opportunities to automate and improve the system.

This is a hands-on backend engineering role with a focus on real-time systems, technical problem-solving, and production-grade delivery.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

BSc in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or equivalent

5+ years of backend development experience with a strong track record in cloud-based engineering

Extensive experience with Python, including deep experience working with AWS (particularly Lambda, API Gateway, and Serverless architecture)

Solid working experience with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using logs, monitoring tools, and code analysis

Experience with payments integrations advantageous