• Application Deadline:
• Position: Back-end Developer (Node, Laravel)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Description

• You will manage the data interchange between the site/software users and servers. Your primary focus areas are to develop the server-side logic, develop and maintain the central database, and ensure high responsiveness and performance to front-end requests.


• The Backend Developer is responsible for integrating the front end, requiring you to have a basic understanding of front-end technologies.


• The Backend Developer must be highly skilled at developing the Application Program Interface (API) and integrating with third-party APIs.


• The candidate will also have experience integrating multiple databases and data sources into a single system.


• To support load changes, you must also be familiar with managing hosting environments, including database administration and application scaling.


• You should show familiarity with data migration, scripting, transformation, and the setup and administration of backups.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and/or use RESTful web services


• Build scalable microservices-based systems


• Understand the needs of the customer or business and utilise this knowledge to develop applications consistent with the customer's specific needs and requests.


• Participate in agile software development, prototyping, testing, and code reviews.


• Write code and libraries that meet the project standards to deliver the desired functionality aligned with the engineering department’s overall standards and guidelines.


• Work with other developers, data scientists, system engineers, and other technical experts to develop and implement solutions, primarily working closely with the front-end developers in building and ensuring synchrony in developing the business’s sites/software and integrating consumer-facing elements through server-side logic.


• Conduct impact assessments and make recommendations in relation to technology choices, design considerations, and strategy implementation.


• Gather and introduce new and relevant technologies and information on documentation practices, scalability, testing techniques, and refactoring.


• Similar duties as assigned by your Head of Department or the CEO.

Skills

• Proficient in server-side scripting languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, PHP).


• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).


• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.


• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.


• Understanding of security principles and best practices.


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.


• Strong communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Adaptability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.