Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS) – SuperApp

Senior Backend Engineer (NodeJS) – SuperApp

Job Location: Lagos (Remote)

About the Role

• In this role, you will be part of our growing and international engineering team, working with a high-quality code base and the latest tools, where you will promote your skills to be an expert in complex backend development, including microservices architecture, using Node.js.
• You will own and build large scale backend systems and micro-services.
• You will design, develop, and deliver powerful server-side applications in a highly dynamic environment, where root cause analysis and rapid problem-solving are required.

Job Description

• • Build robust and scalable  software in Node js.
  • Design and create (micro)services and system architecture for projects, and contribute and provide feedback to other team members
  • Help improve existing code quality through writing unit  tests, automation and performing code reviews
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products
  • Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution
  • Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule.

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Solid OOP and software design knowledge – you should know how to create software that is extensible, reusable and meets desired architectural objectives

Must have technical skills:

• Language: Node.Js.
• Database: Mongodb or other.
• Framework: Express.js or other.
• Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
• Master source version control: GIT

Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised for senior profiles):

• Containers: Docker, kubernetes
• Caching, Redis server
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, self-start, contribute under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly organized, creative and critical thinker
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand or fintech space.

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Note
Interview Process:

• Talent acquisition screening interview.
• Take home tech challenge.
• Live coding (technical interview)
• System design interview.
• Leadership interview.