Backend Developer at Tezza Business Solutions Limited

Tezza Business Solutions Limited is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing multinational with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider. Our primary goal is to be the "go to" Quality Assurance & Software Testing company in East and West Africa while developing offshore resources to fill test automation positions (and other hard to find software testing capabilities) in the North America and European markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• The Backend Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of the bank's applications and systems.
• The Backend Developer works closely with the development team to create scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the bank's business requirements.
• This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing various programming languages, frameworks, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server-side applications and systems using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.
• Collaborate with the development team and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Create scalable and efficient code that adheres to coding standards and best practices.
• Perform unit testing and debugging of backend components to ensure quality and reliability. 
• Integrate backend systems with databases, APIs, and other external services.​​​​​​ 
• Optimize server-side code and database queries to enhance performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with the frontend developers to integrate frontend components with the backend systems.
• Ensure security and data protection measures are implemented in backend applications.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy applications and manage infrastructure as code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend-related issues and provide technical support.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in backend development and propose innovative solutions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• 2 - 3 years plus experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of backend programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or Node.js.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Spring Boot, ASP.NET, Django, or Express.js.
• Proficiency in working with databases, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with web service technologies (REST, SOAP) and API development.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices in backend development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.