• Application Deadline:
• Position: Node.js / TypeScript Backend Developer


• Job Type Contract , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Overview:

• We are looking for a skilled Node.js / TypeScript Backend Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable server-side applications and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend services that support our applications, working closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and other team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.


• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for integration with frontend applications and external services.


• Implement data storage solutions with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend developers, DevOps, QA engineers) to ensure seamless integration of services.


• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices, with a focus on performance and scalability.


• Debug and resolve technical issues and bugs, providing support during the software development lifecycle.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and maintainability.


• Maintain technical documentation for backend services, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.


• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 3+ years of experience in backend development, with a focus on Node.js and TypeScript.


• Strong proficiency in Node.js and understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O.


• Experience with TypeScript, including building and maintaining type-safe applications.


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL development, and API design best practices.


• Knowledge of databases, including SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).


• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment strategies.


• Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.


• Version control experience, particularly with Git and Git-based workflows.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and building distributed systems.


• Knowledge of event-driven systems and messaging queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).


• Familiarity with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).


• Automated testing experience (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai).


• Understanding of OAuth2, JWT, and other authentication/authorization protocols.


• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic).