Job Overview
Access Bank Plc is a full service commercial Bank operating through a network of over 600 branches and service outlets located in major centres across Nigeria, Sub Saharan Africa and the United Kingdom. Listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in 1998, the Bank serves its various markets through 5 business segments: Institutional, Commercial, Retail Banking, Transaction Services and Financial Markets. The Bank has over 800,000 shareholders including several Nigerian and International Institutional Investors and has enjoyed what is arguably Africa’s most successful banking growth trajectory in the last ten years ranking amongst Africa’s top 15 banks by total assets and capital. As part of its continued growth strategy, Access Bank is focused on mainstreaming sustainable business practices into its operations. The Bank strives to deliver sustainable economic growth that is profitable, environmentally responsible and socially relevant.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: On-site (Full time)
About the job
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Responsible for supporting full-stack web development by translating user requirements into functional solutions. The role involves writing and maintaining code using Agile methodologies, contributing to both front-end and back-end development, and collaborating within an experienced software engineering team.
Work closely with the Lead Software Engineer to support software design, development, and continuous improvement of applications. This includes learning and working within the existing codebase, assisting with coding and design tasks, and responding to technical requests.
The role requires the ability to quickly learn new technologies, work effectively in a team environment, and apply a solid foundation in programming to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting lead engineer with all aspects of software design and coding.
- Attending and contributing to software delivery meetings.
- Learning the codebase and improving your coding skills.
- Writing and maintaining code.
- Working on minor bug fixes.
- Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems.
- Gathering information from consumers about program functionality.
- Writing reports.
- Conducting development tests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Software Engineer.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of coding languages including C#, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with database technology such as MSSQL, MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
- Basic programming experience.
- Ability to implement software security measures (OWASP Top 10)
- Knowledge of databases and operating systems.
- Good working knowledge of version control system using gitflow.
- Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
- Ability to manage codebase on a version control.
- Software testing and debugging
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum project delivery formats
- Ability to make sound and logical security judgments.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication
- Able to conduct research into issues as required
Qualification & Experience
Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline
- Minimum of 3 – 6 years of experience in programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript, Java, C++, C#), databases, data structures and algorithms.
- Good knowledge of Information Technology from both a software and hardware perspective
Desirable
- 5 years of professional programming experience using Microsoft stack
- Relevant professional certifications
- Experience supporting large-scale or highly regulated financial institution
Interested Candidates should Click here to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 8th April 2026
