Backend Developer at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Remote)
Reports to: Lead Backend Engineer / CTO

Role Overview

• We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to design, build, and scale the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power our learning platform.
• You will work closely with frontend developers, instructional designers, and DevOps engineers to deliver a seamless, secure, and high-performance experience for thousands of learners.
• If you are passionate about clean code, system architecture, and the EdTech mission, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• API Development & Integration–Design, implement, and maintain RESTful / GraphQL APIs to support frontend applications (student dashboards, lab interfaces, assessment engines).
• Database Management–Create efficient database schemas (SQL and NoSQL), optimize queries, and ensure data integrity for user progress, course content, and simulation results.
• Authentication & Security–Implement robust user authentication (JWT, OAuth2), role- based access control (RBAC), and data encryption to protect student information and lab environments.
• Scalability & Performance–Build scalable backend services capable of handling concurrent lab sessions, real-time progress tracking, and asynchronous task queues (e.g., Celery, Bull, or similar).
• Integration with Third-Party Services–Connect with payment gateways, LMS tools (LTI standards), analytics platforms, and cloud-based lab orchestration systems (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Testing & Documentation–Write unit/integration tests, maintain API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI), and participate in code reviews.
• Monitoring & Debugging–Set up logging, error tracking, and performance monitoring to ensure high availability and rapid incident response.
• Collaboration–Work in an agile environment with product managers, frontend developers, and QA engineers to deliver features on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Experience – 3+ years of professional backend development experience (EdTech or high- traffic web applications preferred).
• Languages – Strong proficiency in at least one of: Node.js (TypeScript), Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI), or go. Knowledge of multiple is a plus.
• Databases – Solid experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL, and familiarity with Redis or MongoDB.
• API Design – Proven track record of building RESTful APIs; GraphQL experience is a bonus.
• Version Control – Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
• Cloud & DevOps basics – Experience deploying applications on AWS, GCP, or Azure (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3). Basic Docker knowledge.
• Security mindset – Understanding of common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices.
• Problem-solving – Ability to debug complex distributed systems and optimize performance bottlenecks.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):

• Experience with real-time communication (WebSockets, Socket.io, or MQTT) for live lab environments.
• Knowledge of message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and task queues.
• Familiarity with LMS standards (SCORM, xAPI, LTI) or gamification engines.
• Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Background in cybersecurity or networking concepts (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi protocols, penetration testing tools)–a strong plus for WifiCombat’s domain.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote-first culture.
• Opportunity to shape the backend architecture of a fast-growing EdTech platform.
• Learning stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (including security certifications).
• Equipment budget (laptop, monitors, etc.).
• Collaborative, inclusive environment with minimal bureaucracy.
• Direct impact on the learning experience of thousands of students.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: If your competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role, kindly apply.