Senior Java Backend Engineer

About the role

Flutterwave is seeking an experienced Senior Java Backend Engineer to design, implement, and maintain high‑performance services that power its payment platform. You will work in an agile environment, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver new features for the African and global market.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver Java‑based microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and an event‑driven architecture.
• Create and evolve database schemas to support new product enhancements.
• Maintain code quality, performance, and security while adhering to data‑privacy standards.
• Mentor and coach a team of engineers, fostering best‑practice adoption.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and frameworks to improve reliability and cost efficiency.

Required profile

• 5‑6 years of professional experience with Java, JEE, Spring Boot and related technologies.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Java 8, multithreading, JVM tuning, and performance optimization.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities with solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficiency in database design, ORM tools, and building scalable APIs.
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot) to boost productivity while ensuring code quality.

Required skills

• Java, JEE, Spring Boot, Java 8
• Multithreading, JVM tuning, performance optimization
• Data structures, algorithms
• SQL, database schema design, ORM
• AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Copilot)
• DevOps tools: source control, CI/CD, configuration management, deployment automation
• Containers, orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Kafka, Node.js (nice‑to‑have)