Core Banking Application Engineer

Job title : Core Banking Application Engineer

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 15, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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About the Role

• We are recruiting a Core Banking Application Engineer on behalf of a financial services client building modern banking infrastructure and digital financial products.
• The engineer will be responsible for developing, extending, and maintaining the organization’s core banking platform, built on Apache Fineract and Mifos, while supporting integrations with payment systems and other financial platforms.
• This role is suited for engineers who enjoy working on banking infrastructure, financial systems, and enterprise-grade applications.

Key Responsibilities
Core Banking Development:

• Develop and implement new features for the core banking platform using Apache Fineract and Mifos.
• Customize platform capabilities to support internal workflows, financial products, and regulatory requirements.
• Extend platform modules supporting lending, accounts, and transaction management.

System Integrations:

• Integrate the core banking platform with internal services and third-party systems, including payment gateways, reporting tools, and operational platforms.
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs to enable secure and reliable integrations.

Platform Maintenance:

• Diagnose and resolve system issues affecting platform performance and stability.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards.
• Monitor and improve system reliability and scalability.

Technical Collaboration:

• Work closely with product managers, engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Contribute to discussions around system architecture and platform improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation for system architecture and integrations.

Security & Performance:

• Ensure the core banking system meets security and reliability standards.
• Support performance optimization and platform scaling initiatives.

Requirements
Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java
• Experience with Spring Framework
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Strong knowledge of MySQL or PostgreSQL

Platform Experience:

• Hands-on experience with Apache Fineract or Mifos is highly preferred.

Domain Knowledge:

• Understanding of core banking operations and financial systems

Other Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams
• Strong documentation and communication skills.