Senior Backend Engineer at Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client is an incredible team of problem solvers who are passionate about building practical tools and products to help small businesses grow.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for building out primarily the backend of the platform
• Perform some infrastructure work in AWS and responsible for the uptime and responsiveness of any feature/product which you build.
• Ask smart questions, take risks and champion new ideas.
• Design and build the product
• Participate in architectural and design review discussions
• Collaborate with other engineers and the Product team to define clear deliverables and establish project milestones
• Take ownership of features from end to end by going through design, implementation, testing and maintenance phases
• Identify opportunities to improve existing code or architecture.

Job Requirements

• Python/Django Proficiency: Strong expertise in Python programming language and experience with Python framework Django.
• Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience in designing, optimizing, and maintaining database schemas.
• API Development: Experience in designing and building RESTful APIs; Familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
• Web Technologies: Knowledge of web development technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; Understanding front-end technologies and frameworks is beneficial.
• DevOps and Deployment: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes; Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines.
• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud; Knowledge of cloud services like AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, etc.
• Testing: Strong understanding of software testing principles; Familiarity with testing frameworks such as py-test.
• Security: Awareness of web application security principles; Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them.
• Scalability and Performance Optimization: Experience in designing scalable and high-performance systems;Proficiency in identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Version Control: Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git.
• Problem-Solving and Debugging:
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
• Agile and Scrum: Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.
• Good to have: Proficiency with Golang; Proficiency with the ISO 8583 specification.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fdzc8tj338dl5@fadacresources.zohorecruitmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.