Software Developer at Udoba Tech Ventures

Udoba Tech Ventures is a Lagos-based technology company that build Software & Web Apps, Mobile Apps, Websites & E-Commerce Sites, OTT Channels/ Apps, Wearable Applications, Real World Activations, and Mobile & Web Games.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time

About the Role

• We're looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our growing engineering team and help design, build, and maintain scalable web and mobile applications that serve thousands of users across Nigeria and beyond.
• You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to turn ideas into reliable, well-tested, production-ready software — while continuously improving our codebase, tooling, and engineering practices.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and taking ownership of features from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software features across the full stack (frontend, backend, and APIs)
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following industry best practices
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning for new features and systems
• Integrate third-party APIs and services (payment gateways, SMS/USSD providers, cloud services, etc.)
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application reliability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Document technical specifications, system designs, and internal processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and recommend improvements
• Mentor junior developers and interns as needed

Person Specification
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 2–5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python, Java, PHP, or Go
• Solid experience with frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and/or GraphQL
• Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git/GitHub/GitLab
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration)
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Exposure to mobile development (React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin)
• Experience integrating Nigerian payment gateways (Paystack, Flutterwave, Interswitch)
• Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., NDPR
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced tech environment
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Scrum Master, etc.)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Full-stack development, API design, database management, debugging, testing
• Git, Docker, Jira/Trello, Postman, VS Code |
• Communication, collaboration, problem-solving, time management, adaptability
• Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Code Review practices

Salary Range
N200,000 - N300,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@udobatech.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.