Senior Software Engineer

Job Title : Senior Software Engineer Organisation/Department : eProcess International SA/Ecobank Software Centre Head of Unit/Department : Senior Software Engineering Manager Reports To : Lead, Software Engineering JOB PURPOSE The Senior Software Engineer is a critical role responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems. The role requires deep technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions across business units and 34 affiliates. The Senior Software Engineer is also expected to mentor both associate and software engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and play a key role in strategic planning for technical initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Software Design and Development : • Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications. • Write, review, and optimize code to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance. 2. Technical Leadership : • Provide technical direction to the team and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. • Mentor and guide associate and software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. • Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team. 3. System Architecture and Design : • Contribute to architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term goals and scalability. • Design and implement microservices, APIs, and distributed systems using modern software development paradigms. • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance productivity and system performance. 4. Collaboration and Communication : • Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software on schedule. • Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, contributing to Agile team dynamics. 5. Problem Solving and Debugging : • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions. • Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to improve efficiency. 6. Continuous Improvement : • Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends. • Advocate for and implement improvements in the development process, including automation and testing strategies. • Contribute to the creation of technical roadmaps and strategic plans for system enhancements. Key Performance Indicators • Timely delivery of software features and projects. • Code quality and adherence to architectural guidelines. • Successful implementation of scalable and reliable software systems. • Effective mentorship and knowledge sharing within the team. • Contribution to technical innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Education & Experience • Education : o Bachelor’s Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. o Master’s degree in related field will be an added advantage. • Experience : o 5-8+ years of hands-on experience in software development, with a strong portfolio of completed projects. o Experience in a senior or technical leadership role is preferred. • Technical Skills : o Programming Languages: Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, or other modern languages. o Frameworks & Tools: Extensive experience with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Django, .NET, Angular, React, Kotlin or Vue.js. o System Design: Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. o Databases: Advanced knowledge of relational (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra). o Messaging: Proficiency messaging like JMS Queue, Kafka, Rabbit MQ o DevOps Practices: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes). o Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP or OCI. o Testing & Debugging: Strong skills in automated testing frameworks and debugging tools. • Soft Skills : o Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. o Leadership and mentorship capabilities. o Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects. o Strong organizational and time management skills.