Junior Backend Engineer at YaYa PII SC (YaYa Wallet)

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Junior Backend Engineer

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Employer: YaYa PII SC (YaYa Wallet)

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 3 weeks ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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Sector: Fin-Tech

Reports to: Product Owner

Employment Type: Full-time

Qualifications:

• Education: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant field
• Experience: 2+ Years of direct-related work experience as a Backend Engineer or in a similar software engineering role
• Certification in Python, PHP, Java, NodeJS, data structure and algorithm, and cybersecurity is a plus.

About YaYa Wal​let:

YaYa Wallet (YaYa PII SC) is a Payment Instrument Issuer focusing on providing payment solutions through mobile wallet software systems, committed to delivering faster, secure, inclusive, and tailored digital financial services. Our services include bank transfers, cash-in and cash-out, utility and bill payments, merchant transactions, inward international remittances, and recurring or scheduled payments. As a dynamic and rapidly growing company, we are seeking a talented and ambitious junior backend engineer to join our team.

Job Summary:

YaYa Wallet is looking for a driven and detail-oriented junior backend engineer to join our tech-forward team. In this role, you will support the development of server-side logic, ensure seamless data flow between systems, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend infrastructures.

You will play a key role in integrating multiple data sources, optimizing performance, and implementing data protection measures. Collaborating closely with frontend developers, you’ll help bring user-facing features to life while ensuring speed, security, and reliability behind the scenes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend components using the Python and Django frameworks.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate backend services into the web application.
• Develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP APIs to expose backend functionalities.
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Write comprehensive unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to ensure smooth deployment and operations.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development.

Essential Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python programming language and Django framework
• Experience with database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Understanding of RESTful API design and development. Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Tele cloud, AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus
• Experience writing and running unit tests using a testing framework (e.g., pytest)
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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