Unified Payment Services Limited is recruiting for a Domestic Switching Specialist in Lagos.
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Quick Summary of Domestic Switching Specialist at Unified Payment Services Limited (Lagos)
| Host | Unified Payment Services Limited |
| Category | Jobs |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Job title | Domestic Switching Specialist |
| Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Salary: | Attractive |
| Jon Experience | 5+ years |
| Application Deadline | 30th November, 2026. |
About Unified Payment Services Limited
Unified Payment Services Limited is a Group of Companies engaged in Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions and Software Solutions.
Unified Payments is a primary member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay and has played a major role in creating the infrastructure that enables Nigeria’s contemporary payments ecosystem.
We are looking for the following position:
Job Title: Specialist – Domestic Switching
Career Objective
Terminal Operations and Switching is responsible for the monitoring, support and maintenance of payment terminal operations and transaction switching services.
The function assures high system availability, rapid issue response, correct transaction processing and adherence to operational processes and service level agreements (SLAs).
The analyst works directly with internal teams and also with banks, merchants, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure seamless payment processing.
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Integration & Onboarding:
- Lead technical integration and onboarding of clients and financial institutions onto UP Exchange platforms
- Provide technical guidance and ensure successful transition to production
API & Transaction Support:
- Configure, test, and troubleshoot APIs and payment integrations
- Monitor and investigate failed, pending, reversed, and unsuccessful transactions
Database & Application Support:
- Use SQL/PostgreSQL to analyse transaction data and resolve discrepancies
- Troubleshoot applications and infrastructure using logs, Linux tools, Docker, Nginx, and related technologies
Incident & Problem Management:
- Take ownership of complex technical incidents and coordinate resolution within agreed SLAs
- Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend permanent solutions for recurring issues
Testing & Deployment:
- Conduct UAT, integration, regression, and technical testing for new services and APIs
- Support production deployments, configuration changes, and post-deployment verification
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a technical point of contact for clients, financial institutions, vendors, and internal teams
- Coordinate with Development, Infrastructure, Product, and Operations teams to resolve issues
Service Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve system reliability, performance, and operational efficiency
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
Team Support & Mentoring:
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior analysts
- Review escalated issues and promote adherence to technical and operational standards
Job Requirements
Education:
- BSc Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in technical support, payment technology, digital banking, application support, or a related technology environment
- Hands-on experience supporting APIs, payment integrations, databases, and Linux-based applications
- Experience troubleshooting production applications and resolving complex technical incidents
Others:
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP/HTTPS, authentication mechanisms, and API testing tools such as Postman
- Proficiency in SQL/PostgreSQL and experience analysing transaction data
- Good understanding of Linux environments, system services, networking concepts, ports, and application logs
- Working knowledge of Docker, Nginx, SSH/PuTTY, and application deployment processes
- Strong understanding of payment transaction flows and digital payment environments
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple technical incidents simultaneously
- Strong documentation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: opeoluwa.oluyemi@up-ng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Application Deadline: 30th November, 2026.
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