Senior Backend Developer/Engineer
Lagos, Lagos
Posted 28 days ago
- Company:
- BLAKSKILL LIMITED
- Company Description:
- BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market. We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa. By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 5 to 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 5
Job Description
Industry: Banking
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Technical Skills:
• Programming languages: .NET Core, Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or relevant languages
• Development frameworks: Angular, Spring, Hibernate, React
• Databases: Relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Agile development methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, or Lean
• DevOps practices: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and testing
• Security: Familiarity with security protocols, threat modelling, and compliance (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR)
• APIs: RESTful APIs, API design, and integration
• Data analytics: Understanding of data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and data science concepts
• Mobile development: Knowledge of mobile app development (IOS, Android) and responsive web design
Business Skills:
• Banking domain expertise: Understanding of banking products, services, and operations
• Business acumen: Familiarity with business strategy, market trends, and customer needs
• Communication: Effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and customers
• Project management: Experience with project planning, execution, and delivery
• Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and business stakeholders
Leadership Skills:
• Team management: Experience in leading and mentoring development teams
• Technical leadership: Ability to drive technical vision, architecture, and innovation
• Coaching and mentoring: Willingness to coach and mentor junior team members
• Decision-making: Strong decision-making skills, with ability to balance technical and business considerations
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and business needs
Soft Skills:
• Problem-solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with ability to analyze complex technical issues
• Time management: Effective time management, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Continuous learning: Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and staying up-to-date with industry trends
Certifications:
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified Scrum Master etc.)
Requirementss:
• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 6-10 as a Backend Engineer
• Relevant experience in the banking sector.
• Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Certified Scrum Master etc.)