Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
June 08, 2026
Job Description
City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
STAFF RECRUIT
Position: Senior Backend Engineer
Location: Hybrid, South Africa
What we are looking for
Paystack is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer who has held a senior or lead engineering role and is confident working within backend engineering frameworks to design scalable systems. You must be based in South Africa and legally authorized to work. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in fintech or technology startups, a deep understanding of backend system architecture, and thrives in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Hands-on backend development experience with a focus on reliability and scalability
- Proficiency in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests
- Sound knowledge of API design, system architecture, and best developm...