• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Developer


• Job Type Contract , Remote


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Overview:

• We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team and help build reliable, scalable, and efficient backend systems. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining APIs, databases, and server-side logic that power our applications. You will collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-performance solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs that power web and mobile applications.


• Build and optimize RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints to support seamless data exchange with frontend systems.


• Implement database schemas and queries using SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) technologies.


• Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance functionality and performance.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to ensure smooth delivery of features.


• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with a focus on scalability and performance.


• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and standards.


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production and development environments.


• Monitor and optimize server performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing fixes.


• Keep up with industry trends and best practices in backend development.

Qualifications:

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


• 3+ years of experience in backend development with expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, Ruby, PHP).


• Strong understanding of APIs (REST, GraphQL) and their integration with frontend systems.


• Experience with databases, both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).


• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub, Bitbucket).


• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).


• Knowledge of authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and building distributed systems.


• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized applications.


• Knowledge of event-driven systems and messaging tools (Kafka, RabbitMQ).


• Understanding of DevOps practices and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).


• Experience with serverless functions (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.


• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• A supportive and collaborative team environment.


• Be part of a growing and innovative Fintech company.