Software Engineer (Java)

Company Description

Cova's technology helps its users track all their assets and prepare for unforeseen circumstances by having their assets organized and tracked in one place— from cryptocurrencies, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, investment accounts, stocks, and traditional assets, notes, credentials, etc— and making one's net worth accessible to people they care about before and/or after their dead man switch triggers.

Simply put, we are building the single source of truth for all your assets and investments.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer skilled in Spring and Spring Boot for our teams in Lagos, Nigeria. The mid-senior level Java Developer will assist the team in the development and maintenance of our core backend application. Works closely with Software Engineers and Architects in the development of system components.

You will collaborate with other team members to give our users the best experience in using our solution.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and document, understand and articulate functional, non-functional, and business requirements that are already defined.

• Assist with and demonstrate growing proficiency in the design and development of simple software applications, model data relationships. Learn and use Cova's software applications and infrastructure architecture.

• Utilize Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Web Services, Github, Postgres, Docker, and AWS.

• Learn to write unit tests and perform integration testing to ensure high application quality to meet business requirements.

• Develop an understanding of various deployment methods, tools and write scripts and/or procedures to ensure efficient processes.

• Become familiar with Cova systems, databases, security architecture, and networking.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the fintech and technology industry

• 2+ years of experience in a position performing software development using Java.

• Java, Spring Boot experience required.

• Strong SQL experience

• Must have the ability to learn Object Oriented Concepts and the concepts of a Software Development Life Cycle.

• Super comfortable with various tools and frameworks used by Cova such as Spring Boot, GIT, REST / SOAP

• Understands the process of new application development and has the ability to apply these concepts with minimal mentoring and supervision.

• Must have the ability to learn to provide support & maintenance for simple to complex software applications.

• Adaptable to change.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Multi-tasking abilities

Additional Information

Beyond the perks of remote work, paid time off, and all the fun times we’ll share, we also bring a unique opportunity for you to work with other amazing people — all around the world, who would help you grow your career so you can positively impact the world and fulfill your potential in an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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