Remote Backend Software Engineer, - Remote, Nigeria

Description:

• Branch is a global technology company focused on improving financial access for underserved banking customers in Africa and India.
• The company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their team in Nigeria, working remotely.
• The role involves collaborating with a global engineering team to enhance existing products and develop new ones, such as Credit, Wallet, and Bill Pay features.
• Responsibilities include building backend functionality, integrating with third-party systems, scaling backend services, and developing tools for operations teams.
• The company values customer focus, innovation, and decentralized decision-making, creating an environment where all team members can contribute ideas.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in building backend software for web-based or mobile products.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to listen, understand, and engage in respectful debates.
• Excitement about working in a distributed team with colleagues from around the world.
• Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals, distributed systems, data storage, and agile development methodologies.
• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving, combining technology and product understanding to find optimal solutions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of impact, proactively identifying problems, and proposing solutions.

Benefits:

• Work in a mission-driven, global, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment.
• Competitive salary and equity package.
• Collaborative and flat company culture.
• Remote-first work setup with occasional in-person options.
• Fully paid life and health insurance benefit with Axa Mansard (Platinum plan).
• Generous paid leave policy including annual leave, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
• Fully paid parental leave with 6 months maternity and 3 months paternity leave.
• Pension benefit.
• Monthly WFH stipend and one-time home office setup budget.
• $500 stipend annually for learning and development.
• Discretionary trips to global offices with global travel medical insurance.
• Team meals and social events (Hybrid for now).
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a global team in a diverse environment.