Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Bilingue Anglais/Français)

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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Problem Solving and Debugging:

• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to improve efficiency.

1. 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.

Ecobank is committed to providing equal opportunities to all and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. To this end, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of their nationality, race, gender, age, social class, religion, beliefs, and disability while fully adhering to the local laws and regulations established where Ecobank operates.