Backend Engineer
Lagos, Lagos
Posted 2 days ago
- Company:
- AlligatorNinja
- Company Description:
- We specialize in connecting organizations with top talent across diverse industries. By understanding the unique requirements of each role and company culture, we match clients with highly qualified, thoroughly vetted candidates who fit both the skill set and the team dynamic. Our personalized, efficient process saves businesses time and ensures they hire the right people to drive success.
- Contract Type:
- Remote
- Experience Required:
- 3 to 4 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Location: Nigeria & Egypt (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time
About Our Client:
Our client, BorderlessHR, is a pioneering force in transforming global HR solutions. They are dedicated to leveraging innovative design and technology to enhance user experiences and redefine HR practices across borders.
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Strong Backend Engineer with expertise in Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, Splunk, REST API, Kafka Consumer, creating DB APIs, Terraform scripts, data analysis, and dashboard creation using Neruolex.
The ideal candidate will have experience in developing performance scripts, APIs, and GraphQL. This Senior Engineer should be capable of working independently and, while UI experience, especially with React, is preferred, it is not mandatory. Full-stack engineering experience is also preferred but not mandatory. Exceptional communication skills are a must for this role.
Requirements
3+ years of experience in backend development
Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, Java, Ruby)
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices
Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL)
Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.)
Understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and basic DevOps practices is a plus
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with GraphQL, WebSockets, or event-driven systems
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Exposure to authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)
Test-driven development (TDD) experience
What We Offer
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Remote work flexibility
Access to tools, courses, and a learning stipend
An agile and collaborative team culture
We look forward to hearing from you!
