• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

About the backend engineering role

• The Lendsqr Engineering team is looking for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of Backend Engineer.


• This is an exciting role responsible for writing web services and APIs used by frontend and mobile application engineers.


• The key requirement for this position is a growth-oriented mindset and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement, test, deliver, and maintain product features (new and existing)


• Create technical reports on feature implementations


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


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


• Provide support for product features (when needed)

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience performing similar functions 


• Good knowledge of TypeScript for the backend (NodeJS)


• 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]


• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

Competencies/Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Creativity and resourcefulness


• Organizational and time management skills


• High analytical and problem-solving skills


• Detail-oriented and quick to learn


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation Structure

• Base pay


• Incentive pay 


• Other company benefits as defined by policy