Job Overview

Location
Lagos, FCT
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
10 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
124542
Job Views
82

Job Description






Role Overview




  • The Lead Backend Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend systems. 

  • This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. 

  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering robust backend solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development.



Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:




  • Lead the design and architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

  • Define best practices, coding standards, and development processes for the backend team.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.



Backend Development:




  • Develop and maintain backend services using Go, TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript.

  • Build RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.

  • Optimize database queries and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.



Collaboration:




  • Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. - Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.



System Design:




  • Design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant systems.

  • Evaluate and integrate third-party tools and services as needed.

  • Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and performance.



Innovation:




  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

  • Propose and implement innovative solutions to improve system performance and developer productivity.



Qualifications




  • Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. 

  • 4+ years of professional experience in backend development. 

  • Proficiency in Go (Golang), TypeScript, Python, and JavaScript.

  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.

  • Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and caching mechanisms.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • Strong communication and leadership skills.



Tech Stack:




  • Go (Golang), TypeScript, Python, JavaScript.



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