• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Job Summary

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that meet business requirements. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and providing technical leadership within the development team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications in alignment with business needs.


• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.


• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.


• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.


• Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure thorough testing and quality assurance of software applications.


• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and timelines.

Technical support & Problem Solving

• Create and maintain technical documentation for software applications, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides.


• Ensure that documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant team members. Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects and performance issues.


• Continuously improve existing software applications by refactoring code and optimizing performance.


• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and development teams.


• Lead the development of complex features and modules, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.


• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the technical direction of projects.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of backend development experience, with a proven track record in building, scaling, and maintaining robust applications.


• Extensive experience leading and delivering complex, high-impact software projects, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.


• Deep expertise in Node.js and its ecosystem, including frameworks like Express.js and Nest.js, and proficiency in developing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.


• Strong command of JavaScript and TypeScript for backend development, with additional familiarity in languages such as Python or Go considered a plus.


• Solid knowledge of backend architectures and development best practices, including asynchronous programming, microservices, and serverless functions.


• Experience with backend frameworks and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and database technologies like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or Redis.

COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS: 

Technical:

• Cloud Computing


• Cybersecurity Management 


• Data Analysis


• Database Management


• Digital Transformation


• Information Security Management​


• IT Application Support ​


• IT Governance and Compliance


• IT Infrastructure Management


• IT Service Management (ITSM)


• Mobile Device Management 


• Network Administration


• Programming and Scripting


• Project Management 


• Quality Assurance 


• Regulatory Compliance


• Software Development

Behavioural:

• Entrepreneurial Mindset


• Excellence


• Execution


• Energy


• Empathy


• Evolution


• Emotional Intelligence


• Business Acumen


• Decision-Making


• Result Oriented


• Strategic Thinking*


• Communication written & verbal


• Stakeholder Management


• Developing Others*


• Analytical Thinking


• Leading Change*


• Managing Risk


• Service Orientation