• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Backend Engineer



• Job Type Full Time , Remote



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Nigeria




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Role Overview

• We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in C# and .NET to design, build and maintain scalable backend systems and services.


• The ideal candidate has experience building production-grade applications and APIs and understands how to develop systems that are reliable, secure and maintainable.


• You should be comfortable taking ownership of backend solutions from system design through development, testing and deployment.


• The role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound technical judgment and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineers, product teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications and services using C# and .NET.


• Take ownership of backend solutions from requirements gathering and system design through development, testing and deployment.


• Build clean, maintainable and well-tested code that follows established engineering standards and best practices.


• Design and develop RESTful APIs and services that support internal and external applications.


• Work with relational and non-relational databases to build reliable and efficient data solutions.


• Participate in system architecture and design discussions and make sound technical decisions based on project requirements.


• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues and identify and resolve their root causes.


• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to maintain high engineering standards.


• Improve existing systems to enhance performance, reliability, security and maintainability.


• Work with CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices to support efficient and reliable software delivery.


• Integrate backend services with third-party systems, APIs and other applications where required.


• Create and maintain technical documentation for applications, services and system architecture.


• Collaborate with engineers, product teams and clients to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.


• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance where required.


• Participate in technical interviews and client-facing technical discussions.


• Take ownership of assigned projects and deliverables while meeting agreed timelines and quality standards.


• Work effectively with remote and distributed engineering teams across different time zones.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional backend software engineering experience.


• Strong professional experience with C# and .NET.


• Strong experience with ASP.NET Core and Web API.


• Proven experience designing and building production-grade backend applications and services.


• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles and design patterns.


• Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.


• Strong experience working with relational databases and SQL. Experience with NoSQL databases is an advantage.


• Good understanding of authentication, authorisation and API security.


• Experience with unit and integration testing.


• Experience using Git and working with CI/CD pipelines.


• Experience deploying and maintaining backend applications in a cloud environment.


• Strong understanding of software architecture and scalable system design.


• Strong debugging, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into practical backend solutions.


• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables.


• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.


• Comfortable working with remote teams and collaborating across different time zones.