Back-End Developer (Node, Laravel) at NoemDek Limited

NoemDek Limited is an EPC Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2012, to provide specialized services to the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, FMCGs, etc. Over the past five years, the firm and its international partners have supported clients on large infrastructure projects and after-sales services to ensure the assets are maintained effectively and a client’s operations run smoothly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Back-End Developer (Node, Laravel)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• You will manage the data interchange between the site/software users and servers.
• Your primary focus areas are to develop the server-side logic, develop and maintain the central database, and ensure high responsiveness and performance to front-end requests.
• The Backend Developer is responsible for integrating the front end, requiring you to have a basic understanding of front-end technologies.
• The Backend Developer must be highly skilled at developing the Application Program Interface (API) and integrating with third-party APIs.
• The candidate will also have experience integrating multiple databases and data sources into a single system.
• To support load changes, you must also be familiar with managing hosting environments, including database administration and application scaling.
• You should show familiarity with data migration, scripting, transformation, and the setup and administration of backups.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement and/or use RESTful web services
• Build scalable microservices-based systems
• Understand the needs of the customer or business and utilise this knowledge to develop applications consistent with the customer's specific needs and requests.
• Participate in agile software development, prototyping, testing, and code reviews.
• Write code and libraries that meet the project standards to deliver the desired functionality aligned with the engineering department’s overall standards and guidelines.
• Work with other developers, data scientists, system engineers, and other technical experts to develop and implement solutions, primarily working closely with the front-end developers in building and ensuring synchrony in developing the business’s sites/software and integrating consumer-facing elements through server-side logic.
• Conduct impact assessments and make recommendations in relation to technology choices, design considerations, and strategy implementation.
• Gather and introduce new and relevant technologies and information on documentation practices, scalability, testing techniques, and refactoring.
• Similar duties are assigned by your head of department or the CEO.

Skills

• Proficient in server-side scripting languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, Ruby, PHP).
• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.