Software Engineer - Java

Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology. Based on the local demands of emerging markets, a new operation has been launched with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. We also have a base in Washington DC. Our uniquely qualified and highly skilled team includes a diverse make-up of international technology professionals.

The company is guided by our operating principles of professionalism, integrity, efficiency, innovation, and unsurpassed customer service. Crown Interactive is launching a world-class Service Aggregator platform in Nigeria using cutting-edge Business Support Systems (BSS) platform. The service offering includes comprehensive order-to-cash services for local and international service providers who are seeking to outsource their business support systems with a minimum of capital expenditure. Additionally, Crown Interactive has established a Nigerian-based products operation with exclusive distribution rights to provide highly innovative 3G data and voice Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) for individual consumers and small-to-medium businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer - Java

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Objective

• Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications and solving complex problems with clean, efficient code?
• We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer – Java to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions that power our enterprise systems, SaaS platforms, and public sector digital products.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based software applications
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in software development
• Develop modules of the initial system plan and work with the development team by coding advanced portions of the modules and delegating routine coding to junior Java developers
• Conduct the testing of completed code modules with the help of junior Java developers, fixing code as needed to ensure a smooth system deployment with the intended functionality
• Plan and execute all deployment of system features and monitor for successful integration, maintaining the system throughout its lifecycle Identify and analyze user requirements
• Prioritize, assign and execute tasks throughout the software development life cycle
• Working with our Product team and designers to understand business requirements and context
• Facilitate the breaking up of high-level requirements into smaller, specific tasks and producing high level design specifications
• Lead the development and building of features and modules of our application suite using various technology stacks

Experience and Qualifications

• First degree in Computer Science, Engineering or technical skills required for this role
• Minimum of 6 plus years’ working experience as a software engineer working with Java
• Experience in building power sector applications, inventory management, asset management, payment will be an added advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Java
• Javascript
• Strong knowledge and understanding with Object-Oriented Principles
• Spring-Boot
• Java EE
• Experienced in developing enterprise-level web applications and RESTful APIs using cloud-based architecture
• MySQL
• Single Sign – On Technology
• SAAS payment platforms
• Enterprise platforms
• DevOPS
• Familiarity SAAS Application deployment
• Ability to lead a team and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Sales referral bonus incentives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, wellness, and professional development programs.