• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Engineer - Node.JS


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Lekki


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.


• Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.


• You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application.


• Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.


• As a senior, you would also contribute to the team building efforts, owning product feature development and mentoring juniors.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementation, testing, delivery and maintenance of product features (new and existing)


• Creating technical reports on feature implementations


• Research on existing/new product features and areas of improvement


• Commitment to creating and maintaining secure coding practices (and standards)


• Providing support for product features (when needed)


• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to coding standards and best practices (95% one-time delivery)


• Quality of written codes


• 95% adherence to agreed timelines for project and tasks assigned


• % backlog burn rate


• # of escaped/prevented bugs (at least 5 per shipped feature in a sprint)


• # of shipped features (at least 2 per sprint)


• # of enhancements (due to research) on existing features (at least 5 per appraisal period)


• Avg. response time to enquires & complaints through channels (at least 5 minutes after enquiries / complaints are logged).

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and work experience.

Competence and Skill Area:

• Good knowledge of Javascript/Java for the backend (NodeJS) [Typescript is a plus]


• Good, working, knowledge of a git


• Good, working, knowledge of the SQL query language (MySQL flavor). [Knowledge and understanding of ORMs is a plus]


• Good, working, knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB especially). [Knowledge and understanding of ODMs is a plus]


• Good research skills


• Good time commitment/management skills


• Attention to details


• Quick learner.