Software Developer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software features across the full stack (frontend, backend, and APIs)
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following industry best practices
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues promptly
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning for new features and systems
• Integrate third-party APIs and services (payment gateways, SMS/USSD providers, cloud services, etc.)
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application reliability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Document technical specifications, system designs, and internal processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and recommend improvements
• Mentor junior developers and interns as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2–4 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python, Java, PHP, or Go
• Solid experience with frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and/or GraphQL
• Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git/GitHub/GitLab
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration)
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Exposure to mobile development (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin)
• Experience integrating Nigerian payment gateways (Paystack, Flutterwave, Interswitch)
• Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR)
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced tech environment
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Scrum Master, etc.)

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 – 300,000 net monthly (commensurate with experience) + benefits

Location: Lagos, Nigeria