Backend Developer (Python) at V3C Technologies Limited DBA (Slate.ng)

At Slate.ng, we're on a mission to revolutionise education across Africa through technology. As a fast-growing EdTech startup, we offer a comprehensive school management and learning platform that simplifies operations for schools, empowers teachers, and enhances student learning. We believe in building innovative, user-focused tools that make a real difference in the classroom and beyond.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer (Python)

Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Mid-Level Backend Developer (Python) to join our agile development team. 
• You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining our core backend systems, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and scalability.
• If you love solving real-world problems with clean, efficient code and want your work to impact thousands of learners and educators, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python-based APIs and services
• Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic
• Optimise applications for performance and scalability
• Implement security and data protection best practices
• Collaborate with mobile developers, frontend developers, and product managers
• Maintain and improve existing codebase and infrastructure
• Contribute to system architecture and design discussions
• Debug and troubleshoot application issues in production and development environments

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree 
• 3+ years of backend development experience, with strong Python skills
• Experience with Django or FastAPI frameworks
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and database systems (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Familiarity with containerisation tools (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus)
• Version control experience using Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
• Experience working in agile or startup environments is a bonus
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (like AWS, GCP), or DevOps tools is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (N2,400,000 - N3,600,000 annually)
• Flexible hybrid working options
• A chance to work on meaningful products that improve lives
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented startup culture
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Young, energetic, and inclusive team culture.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, portfolio and a brief statement (max 200 words) telling us why you’re a great fit to: careers@slate.ng using "Mid-Level Backend Developer (Python)" as the subject of the mail.