UI/UX Designer & Backend Developer (NYSC) at Mitiget Assurance and Technology Services Limited

Mitiget is a leading Enterprise Information Security company. We deliver comprehensive security solutions leveraging people, process and technology capabilities to a myriad of industry verticals.

Our solutions are the most competitively and excellently delivered in our chosen market. We empower enterprises to achieve defense-in-depth security posture, manage corporate risk efficiently, enable businesses and organisations with creatively designed and well-thought-out information technology (IT), and instill a functional compliance culture.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: UI/UX Designer & Backend Developer

Location: Allen Avenue, Ikeja - Lagos
Employment Type: NYSC

Responsibilities
Develop & Maintain Backend Services:

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Django and Django Rest Framework (DRF).
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance architectures.

UI/UX Design & Frontend Collaboration:

• Create intuitive, visually appealing user interfaces and experiences.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and mockups using tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences.

Database Management:

• Manage database schemas and perform query optimizations using Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) or other relational databases.
• Ensure data integrity and security through efficient database operations.

Coding Best Practices & Documentation:

• Write efficient, clean, and reusable code following industry best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in both backend and user interface components.
• Implement robust authentication and authorization systems for web applications.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs, workflows, and design guidelines.

Requirements
Proven Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years of professional experience with Python (Django and Django Rest Framework) alongside demonstrable experience in UI/UX design.

Technical Skills:

• UI/UX Design: Experience with UI/UX design principles and tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Frontend Basics: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive web design principles.
• Database Management: Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience working with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of server-side logic, database operations, deployment processes, ORM, and database migrations.
• Basic knowledge of security best practices in backend development.

Additional Skills (Nice to Have):

• Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
• Experience with Linux environments and VPS hosting setups (Nginx or Apache).
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Experience with usability testing, user research methodologies, and accessibility standards.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.