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Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Nigeria · Posted 7 hr. ago

Category: Financial Services

Location: Lagos, Nigeria Lagos Nigeria


As a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on Node.js, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend services that drive our cutting-edge applications. You will work in a collaborative environment to build efficient and reliable systems that adapt to the evolving needs of our users.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust Node.js-based backend services and APIs
  • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other teams to implement and enhance new features
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
  • Implement and manage database solutions, including both SQL and NoSQL
  • Ensure high availability and reliability of our services
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
  • Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold code quality
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues
  • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js and backend development

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Node.js
  • Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js
  • Proficiency with Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js, Koa)
  • Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs
  • Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or GCP)
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of serverless architectures and FaaS (Function as a Service)
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with TypeScript
  • Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server
  • Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka)
  • Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, Socket.io)
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for Node.js applications
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Knowledge of frontend JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)

Benefits

Here’s Just Some Of Our Prospa Perks:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Fully Remote

  • Bonus

  • Work Tools

  • We invest in our team through career development & opportunities





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Work permits
Nigeria
Timezones
Nigeria
Education
bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years

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