Back-End Developer at Polaris Bank Limited

Polaris Bank Limited is a Tier II Nigerian bank that was established by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on September 21, 2018 to offer commercial banking services, the bank commenced services on the same day, having purchased the assets, and assumed certain of the liabilities, of the defunct Skye Bank.

 We cater to both individuals and corporate entities through carefully designed Retail, SME, Commercial, Corporate banking as well as products for Government MDAs. We also offer self-service/digital channels offerings leveraging technology to bring banking closer to the customer.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Back-End Developer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Department: Information Technology

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Back-End Developer to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and systems.
• The role involves building scalable and secure backend solutions, managing databases, and ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications.
• Back-End Developers are responsible for creating the infrastructure that powers web and mobile applications, ensuring reliability, performance, and data integrity.

Key Result Areas

• Develop and maintain server-side logic and application components
• Design, implement, and manage databases and data storage systems
• Build and maintain APIs (RESTful / GraphQL) for system integration.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements
• Ensure application performance, scalability, and reliability
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Optimize applications for speed and efficiency
• Conduct testing to ensure system functionality before and after deployment
• Provide technical documentation and updates to stakeholders

Qualification and Experience

• ​Proficiency in backend programming languages such as:
• Python, Java, Node.js, PHP, or C# [thejobexplorer.com]
• Strong knowledge of database systems (SQL & NoSQL) [jobdayta.com]
• Experience with API development and integration [jobdayta.com]
• Understanding of server architecture and web application frameworks
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with testing, debugging, and deployment processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured remuneration and pension benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Career growth through continuous learning and internal mobility opportunities

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online