• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Developer (Java)



• Job Type Contract , Remote



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer (Java) to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems.


• The ideal candidate has strong expertise in Java-based microservices architecture, is comfortable with cloud-native applications, and can work collaboratively in an agile environment to deliver reliable and efficient software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).


• Architect and implement scalable microservices that support business applications and integrations.


• Optimize system performance, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.


• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver end-to-end solutions.


• Implement data storage solutions (SQL and NoSQL databases) and optimize database queries.


• Integrate external systems and third-party APIs securely and efficiently.


• Participate in code reviews, ensure adherence to best practices, and maintain high code quality.


• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement robust fixes.


• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.


• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 7–10 years of professional backend development experience with Java.


• Strong hands-on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Cloud).


• Proven experience building and deploying microservices architectures.


• Proficiency with RESTful API design and development.


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


• Solid understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.


• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and version control (Git).


• Strong debugging, performance tuning, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.


• Knowledge of message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or ActiveMQ).


• Exposure to API gateways, authentication, and authorization protocols (OAuth2, JWT).


• Experience in test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).


• Familiarity with DevOps principles and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible).


• Contribution to open-source projects or technical communities.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.


• Ability to mentor junior engineers and review peer code.


• Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.