Junior Backend Developer - Node / Express at Outcess Solutions Nigeria Limited

Outcess is an integrated customer engagement and business process outsourcing company. We deliver innovative digital solutions that empower and optimize the performance of people, teams and organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Backend Developer with Node / Express

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Collaborate with database administrators to design and manage database systems.
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and agile development processes.
• Maintain and improve existing codebase.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Monitor and ensure performance, security, and reliability of the backend systems.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of automated testing frameworks.
• Perform regular testing and debugging of the application to ensure quality.
• Create and maintain documentation for code, APIs, and development processes.
• Document new development processes and update existing ones as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in JavaScript and understanding of its core principles.
• Experience with Node.js and Express.js frameworks.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and API development.
• Familiarity with databases (both SQL and NoSQL), such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
• Knowledge of modern development tools and environments, including version control systems like Git.
• Basic understanding of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (a plus).
• Basic knowledge of security principles and practices in web applications.
• Understanding of server-side templating languages.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Basic knowledge of cloud services and deployment, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
• Some experience with backend development projects, whether through internships, school projects, or personal projects.
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies is a plus.

Salary
N110,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: happiness.akpan@outcess.com / recruitment@outcess.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.