Software Developer

Job summary

The Software Developer will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain reliable, scalable software applications that meet organizational and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with product, design, and technology teams to build secure, efficient, and high-quality software solutions.

Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Analyze software requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Develop and integrate APIs and third-party services.
• Design and interact with relational and non-relational databases.
• Conduct software testing and debugging.
• Identify and resolve technical defects and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain development standards.
• Develop technical documentation.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and product teams.
• Implement security and data-protection best practices.
• Maintain and improve existing software applications.
• Participate in software deployment and release management.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and development frameworks.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making where required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of an HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years' professional software-development experience, depending on level.
• Demonstrable portfolio of software projects.
• Strong knowledge of software-development principles.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with Git/version-control systems.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies is an advantage.

Technical Requirements:

Depending on the specialization, candidates should demonstrate proficiency in relevant technologies such as:

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, PHP, C#, .NET, Go, or comparable technologies.
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or equivalent.
• Other: Git/GitHub, REST APIs, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and software development methodologies.

Professional Certifications (Advantage):

• AWS Certified Developer
• Microsoft Azure certifications
• Google Cloud certifications
• Oracle certifications
• Cisco certifications where relevant
• Professional software-development certifications
• Relevant cybersecurity certification for security-focused roles

Core Competences:

• Software Development
• Programming
• System Design
• API Development
• Database Management
• Testing & Debugging
• Version Control
• Cloud Computing
• Cybersecurity Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Agile Development