Backend Engineer (Intern / Early Contributor)

Back to Careers
Backend Engineer (Intern / Early Contributor)
Engineering
Remote / Accra, Ghana
Intern
We're building the foundation of a trusted payments ecosystem for Africa — and we're looking for a Backend Engineer who's excited to solve real-world problems at scale.
About The Role
As a Backend Engineer at Cornerstone, you'll help design, build, and scale the core systems that keep money moving securely across Africa. Your work will directly power the experience of thousands of users every day.
What You'll Do
Build and maintain reliable APIs and backend services
Ensure performance, security, and scalability of our systems
Collaborate with frontend and product teams to launch new features
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
Participate in discussions around architecture, design, and deployment
Help improve our tools, workflows, and engineering culture
Investigate and fix bugs to keep our systems running smoothly
You'll Thrive Here If You
At least 1 year of experience in backend development
Proficiency in Node.js, Python, Go, or a similar language
Understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and API design
Care about clean code, performance, and scalability
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
Enjoy learning new technologies in a startup environment
Bonus Points
Experience in fintech or payments
Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes
Interest in system design and scalability
Experience with CI/CD or DevOps tools
Apply Now
Send your application to info@mycornerstonegh.com
We review applications on a rolling basis
What We Offer
Real-world experience building systems that power digital payments
Mentorship from experienced engineers and startup founders
Opportunity to work on live projects that impact real users
Flexible, collaborative, and supportive remote environment
Chance to grow your technical and professional skills quickly
Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
Possibility of full-time role after internship based on performance
Our Hiring Process
1
Apply
Send us your resume
2
Chat
Quick conversation with our team
3
Technical Discussion
Talk through your experience and problem-solving approach
4
Team Fit
Meet a few teammates and learn about how we work
5
Offer
If it's a great fit, we'll make it official!
Ready to Build Something Big?
Join our growing team and help shape the future of payments and financial access across Africa.
Apply Now
We review applications on a rolling basis — early applications are encouraged.

Work arrangement
Yes