Backend Engineer

Lendsqr is dedicated to ensuring that credit becomes accessible worldwide, effectively bridging the credit gap. To achieve this goal, we have developed a comprehensive LaaS platform that supports the entire lending process for our valued customers.

Over the last few years, Lendsqr has been revolutionizing how everyone can get loans easily by helping lenders with the technology, data, and services they need to launch their digital lending at scale.

Top digital lenders like Kredi Bank, Urgent10k, Irorun, and even Sterling Bank now depend on Lendsqr to power their lending systems.
But we cannot do all these without committed and incredibly smart people who share the same passion and vision for Africa. We need you. Join us!

1. Implement, test, deliver, and maintain product features (new and existing)
2. Create technical reports on feature implementations
3. Research on existing/new product features and areas of improvement
4. Commit to creating and maintaining secure coding practices (and standards)
5. Provide support for product features (when needed)

1. 3+ years' experience performing similar functions
2. Minimum of a 2:1 grade from any relevant field of study
3. High level proficiency with TypeScript for the backend (NodeJS)
4. High level proficiency using debuggers
5. Good, working, knowledge of a Git
6. Good, working, knowledge of the SQL query language (MySQL flavor). [Knowledge and understanding of ORMs is a plus]
7. Good, working, knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB especially). [Knowledge and understanding of ODMs is a plus]
8. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Creativity and resourcefulness
3. Organizational and time management skills
4. High analytical and problem-solving skills
5. Detail-oriented and quick to learn
6. The ability to work independently and as part of a team

1. Base pay
2. Incentive pay 
3. Other company benefits as defined by policy