Sr. Backend Engineer Jobs

Background

Nikel is a leading embedded finance fintech that connects capital to small businesses. We provide end-to-end lending solutions for banks and technology companies via Nikel Lend (API-based lending solution), Nikel Market (B2B marketplace connecting banks to tech companies), and Nikel Fund (MAS-licensed fund manager). Nikel is on a mission to enable lending to be seamless for banks, technology companies, and entrepreneurs. Find out more at www.nikel.com

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Backend Engineer proficient in Java to join our dynamic development team. As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core backend systems of our software applications. Your expertise in Java programming and backend development will contribute to the success of our products and services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of backend components to identify and resolve issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in backend development and incorporate them into the development process when appropriate.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust and efficient backend systems that power our software applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features and functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code using industry best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews to provide constructive feedback and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, and translate them into scalable backend solutions using Java.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and web services using frameworks such as Spring or Java EE.
• Strong proficiency in Java programming language and it's core concepts.
• Has around 5+ years of working experience in the same field as BackendEngineer
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and familiarity with database design and optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to write efficient and optimized code while considering performance and scalability.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results within deadlines.

At Nikel, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Interested candidates can send their applications [email protected] thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.