Backend Software Developer at Onyinye Anumba

Onyinye Anumba, a Ride Hailing Platform, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Backend Software Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Job Summary

• We are looking for skilled Backend Software Developers to join our team and help build and scale the backend systems for our ride hailing platform.
• The ideal candidates should have a strong background in backend development, experience with real-time systems, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems for a ride-hailing platform.
• Build and optimize APIs for real-time ride matching, geolocation, and payment processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend developers, product managers, data scientists) to deliver high-quality features.
• Ensure system reliability, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues in production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and technical planning.

Qualificatios

• 3-7+ years of backend development experience, preferably in high-traffic or real-time systems.

Technical Skill Requirements:

• Proficiency in backend languages: Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django/Flask), Go, or Node.js (Express.js).
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Strong skills in designing and building RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with real time systems (e.g., Kafka, Redis, WebSockets).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and designing scalable, high performance systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Familiarity with geolocation APIs (e.g., Google Maps, Mapbox) and payment gateway integrations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).

Salary

• Negotiable (Based on years of experience, skillset).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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