• Application Deadline:
• Position: Backend Software Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

ABOUT THE ROLE

• In this role, you will be part of our engineering team, working with a high-quality code base and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development, including microservices architecture, using Node.js, Python or Go.


• You will own and build large scale backend systems and micro-services. You will design, develop, and deliver powerful server-side applications in a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving are required.

TASKS

• Build robust and scalable software in Node.js, Python or Go


• Design and create (micro)services and system architecture for projects, and contribute and provide feedback to other team members


• Help improve existing code quality through writing unit tests, automation and performing code reviews


• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products


• Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution


• Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule

REQUIREMENTS

Other key skills and traits :

Technical Skills :

• A BS degree in computer or any equivalent experience


• MS degree and above preferred 


• Solid OOP and software design knowledge – you should know how to create software that is extensible, reusable and meets desired architectural objectives


• Must have technical skills with at least 1 year experience 


• Language: Node.js, Python or Go 


• Data base: Mongodb or other.


• Framework: Express.js or other. 


• Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services


• Master source version control: GIT


• Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles)


• Containers: Docker, kubernetes 


• Caching, Redis server 


• Web load balancing


• Scaling 


• OS administration


• Encryption : https//, digital signing


• Outstanding written & verbal communication skills


• Outstanding project management skills.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines


• Highly organized, creative and critical thinker


• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment


• Procurement or legal background is a big plus


• Excellent judgment, communication and interpersonal skills


• Organized and obsessive about details


• Hard working, passionate and looking to embrace the challenge


• Thrive in high impact/high profile situations


• Enthusiastic about Yassir!