• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Backend Developer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Brief

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing backend services and applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our business needs.

 

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using ASP.NET Core, C#, and the .NET Framework.


• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.


• Implement server-side logic and ensure its integration with front-end components.


• Design and develop RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality and mobile applications.


• Ensure APIs are secure, performant, and well-documented.


• Design and optimize database schemas to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.


• Write and optimize SQL queries and stored procedures.


• Work with ORM frameworks like Entity Framework to manage data access.


• Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services.


• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies.


• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.


• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.


• Participate in regular team meetings and provide updates on project progress.


• Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase.


• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, providing timely resolutions to minimize downtime.


• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring adherence to coding standards.


• Mentor junior developers, offering guidance and support to help them grow in their roles.


• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.


• Proactively suggest improvements to development processes, tools, and technologies.


• Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, APIs, and system architecture.


• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 4 -5 years of experience in backend software development


• Agile methodology


• Algorithm and data structure design


• Design thinking processes 


• .Net Framework


• ASP.NET Core


• C#


• Database Management


• API Development


• Unit Testing


• Version Control


• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)


• Cloud Platforms (Azure/ AWS)


• Microsoft SQL Server


• Firebase Integration


• Containerization


• Secured Coding Best Practices


• Performance Optimization