Easypay International is a utility service provider in the business of providing payment solutions, payment applications and services for Electricity and other utility companies.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: DevOps & Network Engineer (Fintech – POS & Payment Systems)
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CTO / Head of Technology / Infrastructure Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps & Network Engineer with strong experience in fintech infrastructure, POS deployments, and high-availability payment systems.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native microservices infrastructure, and secure network connectivity for POS terminals, payment gateways, and transaction switching systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in ensuring 99.9%+ uptime for real-time financial transactions.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevOps & Infrastructure (Fintech-Focused):
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for fintech applications and APIs.
Manage microservices architecture deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of payment processing systems.
Manage containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes).
Implement disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity strategies.
Implement DevSecOps practices aligned with PCI-DSS standards.
Optimize system performance for high transaction throughput.
Set up secure VPN tunnels between POS devices and backend servers.
Maintain database reliability for wallet systems and reconciliation engines.
Network Engineering & Security:Design secure fintech network architecture (segmentation, DMZ, zero-trust).
Manage firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto), IDS/IPS systems.
Configure load balancers (HAProxy, NGINX, F5).
Implement secure API gateways and reverse proxies.
Maintain redundancy across primary and secondary data centers.
Monitor network latency affecting transaction processing.
Implement DDoS protection strategies.
Manage DNS, SSL certificates, and secure communication channels.
Ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and regulatory requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
System uptime ≥ 99.9%
POS terminal uptime ≥ 98%
Transaction success rate
Deployment frequency & rollback rate
Incident resolution time (MTTR)
Compliance audit success rate
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
4–8 years of experience in DevOps, network engineering, or fintech infrastructure.
Strong Linux system administration skills.
Experience managing high-availability production environments.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP/OSPF routing.
Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience with payment systems, switching, or POS ecosystems.
Understanding of PCI-DSS and financial compliance standards.
Scripting proficiency (Bash, Python).
Preferred Certifications:AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Cisco CCNA / CCNP
PCI-DSS Implementation certification
ITIL Foundation.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "DevOps & Network Engineer" as the subject of the email.
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