Backend Engineer at Analytics Intelligence (AI)

Analytics Intelligence [AI] combines human data scientists and artificial intelligence technologies to help clients improve data analysis, enhance decision making, and optimize digital services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Engineer (with DevOps Capabilities)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking a versatile and value-driven Backend Engineer with DevOps capabilities to join our dynamic development team in Nigeria.
• In this role, you will work on advanced infrastructure solutions, focusing on cost optimisation, security, availability, and reliability of software applications. 
• Your contributions will be pivotal in enhancing the quality and efficiency of our engineering team while maintaining and improving the speed of delivery. 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend applications, including APIs, server architecture, and database optimisation using object-oriented programming languages like Python and Java.
• Experience using CI/CD tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. 
• Maintain existing backend applications written in diverse programming languages such as Node.js, Python, etc. 
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices, with a focus on cost-saving strategies. 
• Ensure monitoring and alerting are integral parts of software applications. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software design, implementation, and infrastructure. 
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance the development and deployment process. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. 
• 4 - 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Backend Engineer. 
• Strong proficiency in backend development using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js. 
• Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or DigitalOcean. 
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and practices, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi. 
• Ability to write clean, efficient, secure, and well-documented code. 
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and cost optimisation strategies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.