• Application Deadline: Fri, 8 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Software Engineer (Backend)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 6 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Our client, a liquidity infrastructure for cross-border commerce, is looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer (Backend) to join their growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our applications. Your work will directly impact the performance, scalability, and reliability of our platform.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend services using AWS Lambda and other serverless technologies.


• Design, implement, and manage robust APIs using AWS API Gateway or similar services.


• Leverage Node.js with TypeScript to build scalable, high-performance applications.


• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.


• Develop and maintain blockchain-based solutions to enhance our financial technology services.


• Write efficient, reusable, and reliable code while adhering to best practices in software development.


• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.


• Drive the product roadmap and take ownership of several core components of the product.


• Work closely with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver innovative solutions.


• Rapidly learn and apply new technologies to improve the platform’s usability and performance.


• Hands-on experience maintaining and improving production backend systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript.


• 1+ year of experience with AWS Lambda (serverless compute) and AWS API Gateway or similar services and 2+ years of experience with blockchain technologies.


• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, ES5-ES8, and TypeScript.


• Experience in developing APIs and integrating third-party services.


• Proficiency with SQL (PostgreSQL) and experience in designing efficient database schemas with SequelizeORM.


• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.


• Experience working in an agile development environment.


• Experience with cloud computing solutions like AWS, GCP, etc.


• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks such as React.js.


• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools.


• Familiarity with security best practices in software development.

Must have skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.


• Adaptability to continuous change in deliverables and priorities.