Founding Fullstack Software Developer at a Reputable Nigeria-based Software Development Company

We are building the future of Nigeria-based software development, IT remote staffing and augmentation tailored for companies all around the world,with a vision to be a trusted partner for businesses looking for scalable, cost-effective solutions. Innovation, collaboration, and building lasting relationship will be the framework / fabric of the Company. A Company that combines European organisation and processes with world-class Nigerian Engineering expertise to deliver a truly holistic solution.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Founding Fullstack Software Developer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are looking for a hands-on Full-Stack Lead Engineer who can own everything from architecture decisions to first shipping deadlines.
• You’ll join as our first technical hire with the option to step in as a Co-Founder depending on experience and mutual fit. we are looking for someone comfortable and able to contribute to decisions at the highest strategic level within product and tech as well as other areas of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and build high-quality web and mobile applications using modern frameworks.
• Design, implement, and evolve scalable database schemas for consumer-facing e-commerce and content apps.
• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines and server-less cloud infrastructure (Vercel, AWS, GCP).
• Integrate and experiment with cutting-edge AI services (OpenAI, function calling, multi-modal APIs) and master prompt engineering best practices.
• Prototype modern, interactive user interfaces that delight players—low latency, visually rich, and optimised for both desktop and mobile.
• Work closely with the product team to convert early prototypes or even concepts into high quality software
• Experience with i18N internationalization
• Establish engineering standards and mentor future hires as we scale the engineering team.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years shipping production JavaScript/TypeScript code; deep experience with React/Next.js or similar.
• Solid grounding in computer science fundamentals and modern web architecture patterns.
• Demonstrated cloud infrastructure skills (IaC, server-less functions, logging, monitoring).
• Data modelling chops with relational and/or document databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Track record of integrating third-party APIs, especially LLM or generative media services.
• An aggressive ‘can-do’ mindset - bias to ship, measure and rapidly iterate.

Benefits

• Salary: N1,000,000 / Month.
• Competitive salary range (Dependent on experience).
• Performance-based bonus structure.
• Equity options after 6 months
• Accommodation support
• Free breakfast and lunch every day.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV with Cover letter in PDF form stating their salary expectation and what should be expected from you to: tech@softplicity.co.uk using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.