Backend Engineer (Node.js)

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Node.js-based backend services and APIs • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other teams to implement and enhance new features • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security • Implement and manage database solutions, including both SQL and NoSQL • Ensure high availability and reliability of our services • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code • Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold code quality • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js and backend development

• Experience with TypeScript • Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server • Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) • Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, Socket.io) • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for Node.js applications • Contributions to open-source projects • Knowledge of frontend JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)

Category: Financial Services Location: Lagos, Nigeria Lagos Nigeria As a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on Node.js, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend services that drive our cutting-edge applications. You will work in a collaborative environment to build efficient and reliable systems that adapt to the evolving needs of our users. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain robust Node.js-based backend services and APIs • Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other teams to implement and enhance new features • Optimize application performance, scalability, and security • Implement and manage database solutions, including both SQL and NoSQL • Ensure high availability and reliability of our services • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code • Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold code quality • Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues • Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js and backend development Requirements Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) • 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Node.js • Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js • Proficiency with Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js, Koa) • Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs • Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis) • Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or GCP) • Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) • Understanding of serverless architectures and FaaS (Function as a Service) • Experience with version control systems (Git) • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with TypeScript • Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server • Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka) • Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, Socket.io) • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for Node.js applications • Contributions to open-source projects • Knowledge of frontend JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) Benefits Here’s Just Some Of Our Prospa Perks: • Competitive Salary • Fully Remote • Bonus • Work Tools • We invest in our team through career development & opportunities Details Originally posted on Himalayas Backend-Engineer, NodeJS-Developer, Software-Engineer, API-Developer, Backend-JavaScript-Developer, Senior-Node.Js-Engineer, Node.Js-Engineer, Backend-Services-Engineer, Backend-Platform-Engineer, Product-Backend-Engineer, Staff-Backend-Engineer, Backend-Infrastructure-Engineer