Junior-Level Backend Developer (.NET)

Company Details
Industry: Banking
Description: Equity Bank Limited (The "Bank”) is incorporated, registered under the Kenyan Companies Act Cap 486 and domiciled in Kenya. The address of the Bank’s registered office is 9th Floor, Equity Centre, P.O. Box 75104 - 00200 Nairobi. The Bank is licensed under the Kenya Banking Act (Chapter 488), and continues to offer retail banking, microfinance and related services. The Bank has subsidiaries in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda and Tanzania. Its shares are listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Uganda Securities Exchange. Equity Bank was founded as Equity Building Society (EBS) in October 1984 and was originally a provider of mortgage financing for the majority of customers who fell into the low income population. The society’s logo, a modest house with a brown roof, resonates with its target market and their determination to make small but steady gains toward a better life, seeking security and advancement of their dreams. The vast majority of Africans have historically been excluded from access to fin
Job Description

Job Purpose

 

The Backend Developer will be responsible for building scalable RESTful APIs, managing server-side application  logic, and integrating with internal and external systems tsupport seamless data flow and functionality across  the platform.

 

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

 

Design, build, and maintain efficient RESTful APIs in C#.

 

Build reusable code and libraries for future use.

 

Design and implement data storage solutions.

 

Work with frontend and mobile app developers tdefine API specifications.

 

Collaborate with frontend engineering teams tensure seamless integration and reliable user  experiences.

 

Manage tools and processes for handling analytics data and evaluating user experience quality.

 

Participate in sprint planning and track work items effectively.

 

Ensure the backend supports business goals through effective strategy, planning, and execution.

 

 Qualifications

 

 Essential Knowledge & Skills

 

Education

 

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or  a related field.

 

Experience

 

2+ years developing applications in C#.

 

2+ years in ASP.NET Core.

 

Proficiency in REST and SOAP web services.

 

Solid experience with SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MongoDB.

 

Familiarity with OAuth, JWT tokens, and API Management solutions.

 

Understanding of Microservice Architecture, gRPC, and Kafka.

 

Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

 

Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes (K8s).

 

Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS.

 

Personal Attributes

 

Strong collaboration skills; works well in a team and independently.

 

Analytical mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

 

Highly detail-oriented and logical thinker.

 

Proven ability tprioritize workload and manage multiple deadlines.

 

Self-motivated and proactive in learning and delivering.

 

Excellent research, documentation, and troubleshooting capabilities.

 

Effective communicator, both written and verbal.

 

Adaptable in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.

 

Quick learner with a strong appetite for new technologies and processes

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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