Backend Developer at Uniccon Group of Companies

Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a dynamic Back-End Developer to play a crucial role in web and software development, responsible for building and maintaining the server-side components of web applications and systems.
• They work closely with front-end developers, database administrators, and other team members to ensure the seamless functionality and performance of web applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop server-side logic, APIs, and services that power web applications and ensure their proper functioning.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) to store and retrieve data efficiently.
• Integrate external APIs and third-party services to enhance the functionality of web applications.
• Implement security measures to protect data and user information, including encryption, authentication, and authorization
• Architect and optimize back-end systems for scalability to handle increased traffic and user loads.
• Monitor and optimize server performance, database queries, and response times.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct rigorous testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues or bugs in the back-end code.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the back-end codebase, APIs, and processes.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to track and manage code changes, enabling collaboration and codebase management.
• Stay current with back-end development trends, technologies, and best practices to continually improve skills and contribute to the team's growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years working experience
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, Node.js, or PHP.
• Strong knowledge of database management and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with web frameworks (e.g., Django, Ruby on Rails, Express.js) is a plus.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
• Understanding of server security and data protection best practices.
• Ability to work with front-end technologies and collaborate with front-end developers.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Portfolio of previous back-end development projects is a plus.

Application Closing Date
28th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using "BACKEND DEVELOPER" as the subject of the mail.