Senior Developer

About Us:

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we are growing in direct to consumer card segment as well.

Our EVP:

At Network International, we always stay ahead. . In the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and purposeful collaboration. We invest first in our people, empowering you to make bold decisions, learn fast, and grow your expertise alongside industry leaders. Here, solving complex problems means more than using cutting-edge technology; it’s about creating meaningful value for our customers, together. We foster a culture where trust, accountability, and achievement go hand in hand—because success isn’t just a goal; it’s how we work, every day, as one team.

About The Role:

As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in our organization's technology department, contributing to the development and maintenance of our production-grade systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our software development initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions. You will collaborate closely with our Development Team Lead and work within an Agile environment to mentor and guide our developers, ensuring efficient and effective software development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Development:

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software applications using PHP, Golang, Vue.JS, Node.JS, Microsoft SQL, and related technologies.
• Translate business and technical requirements into practical, scalable, and efficient software solutions.
• Write clean, secure, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows agreed coding standards and best practices.
• Review, troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application code to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.

Technical Expertise:

•  Apply hands-on experience with MySQL, AWS, APIs, NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, Sumo Logic, and other relevant development and infrastructure technologies.
• Support system architecture, integration design, database design, API development, and technical implementation decisions.
• Use development, database, version control, testing, monitoring, code quality, and collaboration tools to improve delivery and maintain standards.
• Ensure software solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with business and operational requirements.

Project and Team Support:

• Work closely with product, design, QA, operations, and business teams to plan, deliver, and support software projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify requirements, estimate effort, define timelines, manage risks, and track deliverables.
• Provide technical mentorship, code review support, and practical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending better tools, processes, standards, and engineering practices.

Key Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional software development experience, including experience building and supporting production-grade systems.
• Strong experience developing software applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, APIs, databases, and development tools.
• Experience in system design, software architecture, integrations, database design, and cloud or enterprise platforms is desirable.
• Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or other iterative software delivery environments.
• Proven ability to mentor developers, review code, guide technical decisions, and support team delivery.

Job Specific Skills:

• Strong proficiency in PHP, Golang, Vue.JS, Node.JS, Microsoft SQL, and MySQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, API development and integration, NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, Sumo Logic, and related technologies.
• Good understanding of software architecture, design patterns, secure coding, performance optimization, testing, and deployment practices.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and convert them into practical, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Strong knowledge of databases, APIs, version control, automated testing, monitoring, troubleshooting, and deployment practices.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, take ownership of assigned work, and deliver quality outputs within agreed timelines

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Review and analyze code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
• Design and develop software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Integrate and optimize APIs, databases, and development tools to enhance system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely and effective problem-solving.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, proposing innovative solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices in software development.
• Document and maintain technical documentation to support knowledge sharing and future development.

• Minimum 5 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on production-grade systems.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, Golang, Vue.JS, Node.JS, Microsoft SQL, and MySQL.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, API development, NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, and Sumo Logic.
• Proven track record of mentoring developers and guiding technical decisions.
• Experience with Agile, Scrum, or iterative software delivery methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with a focus on team leadership.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with version control, automated testing, monitoring, and deployment practices.