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FairMoney

Software Engineer, Identity

FairMoney

. Design, develop, test, and maintain backend systems for Identity, KYC, authentication, and related services .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLagos • NigeriaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software development with a focus on Identity and KYC solutions, utilizing Go and AWS. Proficient in building reliable distributed systems and applying modern engineering practices to enhance productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Backend Software DevelopmentGo Programming LanguageAWS Cloud ServicesDistributed SystemsIdentity and KYC Solutions

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Hard Skills
Backend DevelopmentSystem DesignCI/CDTestingMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitecturePerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesSoftware Engineering PrinciplesDatabase Management
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
GoRuby on RailsPythonKubernetesGitHub ActionsAI Coding AssistantsLLM-Based Developer ToolsMessaging ServicesCloud Platforms
Industry Keywords
FintechBankingPaymentsFinancial ServicesFraud PreventionOnboarding

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsKubernetesMicroservicesPythonRubyRuby on RailsGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend systems for Identity, KYC, authentication, and related services
  • Contribute to technical projects from development through deployment and maintenance
  • Build and support reliable distributed systems and backend services
  • Work closely with Product, Risk, Compliance, and other engineering teams to deliver effective identity and KYC solutions
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
  • Identify and resolve performance, scalability, reliability, and security issues
  • Use AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to improve productivity and delivery
  • Work with backend technologies and infrastructure including Go, Ruby on Rails, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, databases, messaging services, and GitHub Actions CI/CD

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 4+ years of professional experience in backend software development
  • Experience building backend services and working with distributed systems
  • Experience working with Go, or strong experience in another backend language with a willingness to transition to Go
  • Good understanding of software engineering principles, system design, testing, CI/CD, and production operations
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience in Identity, KYC, authentication, fraud prevention, onboarding, or related domains
  • Experience in fintech, banking, payments, or other financial services environments
  • Experience with Go and Go-based backend systems
  • Familiarity with microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems
  • Experience working with AWS or other major cloud platforms
  • Experience using AI coding assistants, LLM-based developer tools, or AI-assisted development workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development