• Application Deadline: Sat, 5 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Junior Backend Developer with Node/Express



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month
  
  

Job Requirements

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


• Proficiency in JavaScript and understanding of its core principles.


• Experience with Node.js and Express.js frameworks.


• Understanding of RESTful APIs and API development.


• Familiarity with databases (both SQL and NoSQL), such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.


• Knowledge of modern development tools and environments, including version control systems like Git.


• Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (a plus).


• Basic knowledge of security principles and practices in web applications.


• Understanding of server-side templating languages.


• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.


• Basic knowledge of cloud services and deployment, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.


• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.


• Some experience with backend development projects, whether through internships, school projects, or personal projects.


• Understanding of Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js.


• Design and implement RESTful APIs.


• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.


• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.


• Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.


• Collaborate with database administrators to design and manage database systems.


• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and agile development processes.


• Maintain and improve existing codebase.


• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.


• Monitor and ensure performance, security, and reliability of the backend systems.


• Write unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability.


• Assist in the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks.


• Perform regular testing and debugging of the application to ensure quality.


• Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and development processes.


• Document new development processes and update existing ones as needed