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SeleVerse is the social network for people and their stories: a feed of posts, voice notes, photos and Griots, with chat, communities and three ways to earn. Part of the Sele Ecosystem with SeleVista and SeleID.
ENGINEERING
Backend Engineer
Remote
Full-time
Competitive · Equity · Remote
Design and build the infrastructure that powers SeleVerse at scale across 54 African nations. You will work on APIs, data pipelines, and the systems that make Sele AI possible.
What You'll Do
- Design and build scalable APIs and microservices
- Optimize database performance for high-traffic African markets
- Build data pipelines for Sele AI training and inference
- Implement security and compliance features
- Collaborate with frontend and AI teams
What We're Looking For
🎯 Outcome-Based Hiring
No degree required. Show us what you have built. Your portfolio and track record are your credentials.
- Portfolio of backend systems you have built and shipped
- Experience with Node.js, Python, or Go
- Database design and optimization skills
- Understanding of distributed systems
- No degree required — show us your GitHub, your projects, your track record
Nice to Have
- Experience with Supabase or PostgreSQL at scale
- Knowledge of African payment APIs (Flutterwave, Paystack)
- Experience with AI/ML infrastructure
Role Details
Department
Engineering
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Compensation
Competitive · Equity · Remote
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