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  • Posted: Dec 2, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Zeraki is all about using technology to solve some of the toughest challenges encountered in providing quality education in Africa. Our cutting edge solutions, provide insights that enable informed decision making, provide access to quality instruction and take the stress out of everyday administrative tasks.
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    Mid-Level Java Backend Engineer

    Key Responsibilities

    Backend Engineering & System Design

    • Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and modern frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot).
    • Lead segments of backend feature development, with minimal supervision.
    • Refactor and optimize existing systems to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
    • Contribute to Zeraki’s engineering standards, code review guidelines, and documentation practices.
    • Participate in architectural discussions and begin to specialize in selected backend domains (e.g., distributed systems, integrations, messaging).

    Production Operations & Quality Assurance​​​​​​​

    • Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of services in production environments.
    • Ensure high availability and reliability of backend systems through proactive monitoring and incident response.
    • Write and maintain comprehensive test coverage, including unit, integration, and performance tests.

    ​​​​​​​Productivity & Execution

    • Manage multiple tasks or project streams simultaneously with minimal oversight.
    • Deliver project components that meet specifications, timelines, and quality expectations.
    • Bring efficiency to workflows, identifying blockers early and proposing practical solutions.

    ​​​​​​​Problem Solving & Innovation

    •  Independently troubleshoot complex backend issues, from logic errors to system bottlenecks.
    • Anticipate future system constraints and contribute forward-looking improvements.
    • Introduce innovative ideas to improve reliability, security, and developer productivity.

    ​​​​​​​Collaboration & Mentorship

    • Mentor junior engineers, assisting them with code reviews, debugging, and best practices.
    • Work seamlessly with Product, QA, CX, and Ops teams to deliver high-quality features.
    • Communicate clearly and contextually during project discussions, sprint reviews, and architecture sessions.

    What We’re Looking For

    Experience & Skills

    • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with Java backend development.
    • Proficiency in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, and experience building RESTful or microservices architectures.
    • Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.
    • Experience with cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
    • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
    • Ability to handle complex technical challenges independently.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Zeraki on www.zeraki.app to apply

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