Senior Backend Developer (m/f)

Mainland, Lagos

Posted 17 days ago

Company:: THE BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
Company Description:: The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) believes the Bible is for all Nigerians. Traditionally, the work of the BSN is to make the Bible available and affordable. The Society has come to see that provision of the printed text, however well-presented, is only a part of the task. To achieve the most effective and meaningful distribution, the BSN also recognizes the need to develop programmes, using all forms of media to stimulate and facilitate encounter with the biblical text in Churches and public places. We actualize our mission through five major functions, namely: Translation, Publishing, Distribution, Programmes and Fundraising.
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: 3 to 4 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

Senior Backend Developer (m/f)

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and self-driven Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on taking initiative, working independently, and delivering innovative backend solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What You’ll Bring
Proven Expertise: 5 years+ experieence in hands-on Java backend development, ideally including proficiency in Spring Boot 3.0.
Knowledge with QUARKUS (a similar framework as Spring) would be beneficial. Also knowledge and experience in new/modern stacks is a plus.

Educational Background:
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Agile Mindset:
A strong grasp of agile development methodologies, coupled with a readiness to adapt and iterate.

Communication Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Team Leadership:
A passion for contributing to an agile team while also mentoring and supporting less experienced developers.