Mid-Level Backend Developer at Trustcrow

Trustcrow is a Lagos-based fintech company that specializes in a B-to-B digital escrow platform. The company escrows funds between transacting parties until agreed goods, services, or assets are delivered. This safeguards buyers from sell-side performance default and safeguards sellers from buy-side payment default. The platform eliminates the purchasers exposure to making advance payments prior to the receipt of goods/services and eliminates the sellers exposure to delivering goods/services before payment. By using a trusted intermediary, users benefit from increased transparency, protection, and efficiency. Trustcrow is a USA-registered company with operations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Mid-Level Backend Developer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a talented Mid-Level Backend Developer to join our innovative development team. As a Backend Developer,
• He/She will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient, scalable, and secure server-side applications that power our web and mobile platforms.
• He/She will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• He/She will play a crucial role in driving the growth and profitability of the company through the successful development and launch of new products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Design and optimize databases and data models for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement and integrate third-party services, libraries, and APIs to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between the front-end and back-end components.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect data and applications from vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure high-quality and efficient code.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Any other duties as assigned or required by the company or the group.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years proven experience in software development
• Proven professional experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your past projects.
• Proficiency in Nest.js, Javascript and Node.js
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL experience with database design, optimization, and query optimization.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of AWS and experience with deploying applications in a cloud environment. (AWS preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• A passion for learning and keeping up with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with message brokers and asynchronous processing (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Application Closing Date
2nd November, 2023.