Software Engineer Job at Access Bank Plc

Access Bank Plc | Lagos, Nigeria | Full-Time | Banking / Financial Technology

Job Overview

Access Bank Plc is currently recruiting for the position of Software Engineer in Lagos, Nigeria.

This is a strong opportunity for developers who want to build and support full-stack web applications within one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. The role is ideal for software professionals with a solid technical foundation who are comfortable working across both front-end and back-end development, collaborating in an Agile environment, and contributing to software solutions in a regulated banking ecosystem.

If you have experience in programming, databases, version control, software testing, and secure application development, this role offers a valuable chance to grow your career in enterprise software engineering.

Job Details

• Job Title: Software Engineer
• Company: Access Bank Plc
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Software Engineer will support full-stack web development by translating user and business requirements into functional software solutions.

You will work closely with the Lead Software Engineer and the wider engineering team to:

• Support software design
• Write and maintain code
• Improve existing applications
• Fix bugs
• Assist with testing
• Contribute to ongoing technical improvements

This role combines hands-on coding, team collaboration, and continuous learning, making it a good fit for engineers who are comfortable working within an established codebase while still contributing to new development and enhancements.

Core Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, your day-to-day duties may include:

• Assisting the Lead Software Engineer with software design and coding tasks
• Participating in and contributing to software delivery meetings
• Learning the existing codebase and improving your technical skills
• Writing, maintaining, and updating application code
• Working on minor bug fixes and troubleshooting issues
• Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems
• Gathering feedback from users or consumers regarding program functionality
• Writing technical or progress reports
• Conducting development and functionality tests
• Supporting application maintenance and continuous improvement
• Performing other duties assigned by the Lead Software Engineer

This role suggests a practical engineering position where you’ll be expected to contribute actively while also aligning with team direction and standards.

Required Qualifications

To be eligible, candidates must have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Or a related quantitative discipline

This educational background reflects the technical depth expected for the role.

Required Experience (Mandatory)

Applicants should have:

• 3 – 6 years of experience in:
  • Programming languages such as:
    • Python
    • JavaScript
    • Java
    • C++
    • C#
  • Databases
  • Data structures
  • Algorithms

You should also have:

• Good knowledge of Information Technology from both:
  • Software perspective
  • Hardware perspective

This means the role is aimed at mid-level software engineers, not fresh graduates.

Desirable / Preferred Qualifications

The bank also lists the following as strong advantages:

• 5 years of professional programming experience using the Microsoft stack
• Relevant professional certifications
• Experience supporting:
  • Large-scale organizations
  • Highly regulated financial institutions

If you have worked in banking, fintech, enterprise systems, or compliance-heavy environments, that could make your profile more attractive.

Required Technical Skills

The ideal candidate should have working knowledge of:

Programming / Development

• C#, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript

Databases

• MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB

Security

• Ability to implement software security measures
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10

Version Control

• Good working knowledge of Git
• Familiarity with Gitflow
• Ability to manage codebase on version control systems

Software Engineering Practices

• Software testing
• Debugging
• Knowledge of Agile / Scrum
• Understanding of databases and operating systems
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for:

• Mid-level Software Engineers
• Full-Stack Developers
• Application Developers
• Backend-leaning Engineers with Frontend Knowledge
• Developers with experience in:
  • Enterprise applications
  • Banking software
  • Internal systems
  • Secure business applications
  • Large-scale platforms

It may be especially attractive if you are looking to grow in:

• Banking technology
• Enterprise software engineering
• Financial systems
• Secure application development
• Regulated technology environments

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