Backend Developer

• We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Backend Developer to join our technology team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining reliable, secure, scalable, and high-performance backend applications and services.
• The role requires strong proficiency in backend programming, API development, database management, system integration, application security and cloud technologies.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Frontend Developers, DevOps Engineers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers and other stakeholders to deliver robust digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable backend applications, services and APIs.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful APIs and, where applicable, GraphQL APIs.
• Develop server-side business logic and ensure efficient application performance.
• Design, implement and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and maintain integrations with third-party APIs, payment gateways and external systems.
• Implement authentication, authorization and access-control mechanisms using technologies such as JWT and OAuth2.
• Develop scalable and maintainable microservices and backend architectures.
• Write clean, efficient, reusable and well-documented code.
• Conduct unit, integration and automated testing to ensure application reliability.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve application bugs, performance issues and production incidents.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain established coding standards and development practices.
• Work with DevOps teams to support application deployment, CI/CD pipelines and production environments.
• Use Git and established version-control workflows for source-code management.
• Support cloud deployment and infrastructure requirements across platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud.
• Implement appropriate data protection and application-security practices.
• Monitor backend applications and identify opportunities for performance, scalability and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to technical documentation, system architecture decisions and development standards.
• Participate in Agile / Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging backend technologies, development frameworks, security practices and industry standards.

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Equivalent professional experience and demonstrable technical competence may be considered.
• Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 5–20 years of professional experience in backend development or a related software-engineering role.
• Demonstrable experience building and deploying production-grade applications.
• Experience developing APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Practical experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git and modern software-development workflows.
• Experience with cloud platforms, Docker or CI/CD will be an advantage.

Required Technical Skills:
Candidates should demonstrate strong practical knowledge of several of the following:
Programming Languages:

• Node.js / JavaScript / TypeScript
• Python
• Java / Spring Boot
• PHP / Laravel
• Go
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language is mandatory.

Frameworks & Backend Technologies:

• Express.js / NestJS
• Django / FastAPI
• Spring Boot
• Laravel
• Microservices architecture
• Event-driven architecture

Database Technologies:

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Microsoft SQL Server
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Candidates should understand database design, indexing, query optimization, transactions and data modelling.

API & Integration:

• RESTful API development
• GraphQL
• API documentation
• Third-party API integration
• Authentication and authorization
• JWT / OAuth2
• Payment / API integrations.

DevOps & Cloud:

• Git / GitHub / GitLab
• Docker
• CI/CD pipelines
• AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Linux
• Kubernetes is an added advantage

Security:

• Secure coding principles
• OWASP security practices
• Authentication and authorization
• Data protection
• API security
• Vulnerability identification and remediation

Professional Certifications – Preferred:
Candidates with one or more of the following certifications will have an added advantage:

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Developer
• Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE Developer
• OpenJS Node.js Certification
• Python Institute PCAP / PCEP
• MongoDB Associate Developer
• Relevant Docker / Kubernetes or DevOps certifications.
• Cloud and technology-specific certifications are increasingly reflected in backend job requirements, although the exact certification should match the employer's technology stack.

Key Competencies:
The successful candidate should possess:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent programming and debugging abilities.
• Strong understanding of software-development principles.
• Ability to design scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good understanding of application security.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet development deadlines.
• Strong ownership, accountability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced technology environment.

Preferred / Added Advantages:

• Experience working in FinTech, Banking, Microfinance, Payments or Financial Technology.
• Experience with payment gateways and financial APIs.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ or other message brokers.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of GraphQL or gRPC.
• Experience with real-time applications.
• Knowledge of system architecture and scalability.
• Experience with automated testing.
• Active GitHub portfolio demonstrating completed backend projects.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: [email protected] or [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.