• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Backend Engineer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

• We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team.


• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Python, Django, and PHP and experience working on large-scale, distributed systems.


• As a Senior Software Engineer, youll play a crucial role in our Scrum teams, deploying multiple times daily via CI/CD pipelines to our Kubernetes clusters globally.


• Leveraging your expertise in event-driven, microservice-based architecture, youll help build and support products that drive innovation and excellence.


• Collaborating closely with Lead Engineers, youll translate product requirements into actionable architecture while mentoring junior team members and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Work in empowered Scrum teams, influencing the direction and evolution of our products.


• Create and maintain efficient, reliable, and testable code in line with coding standards.


• Deliver systems that meet performance and quality goals, ensuring optimal user experiences.


• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and services


• Work closely with frontend engineers to ensure a seamless user experience


• Optimize and scale systems for performance and reliability


• Implement security best practices to protect user data


• Monitor systems and troubleshoot issues as needed


• Develop tools and applications by producing clean, efficient code


• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting


• Lead code review and drive debugging sessions


• Document development phases and monitor systems


• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or any other related field


• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer


• Demonstrated understanding of Data Structure and Algorithms


• Strong proficiency in PHP and Laravel


• Experience in Python/Django or NodeJs will be an added advantage


• Experience with large-scale, distributed systems


• Experience with DevOps practices


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Experience with Cloud (AWS/GCP/Others)


• Experience with NoSQL databases


• Experience with Agile development methodologies


• TDD Experience is a must