We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Mid-Level Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team in Abuja. The ideal candidate must have actively contributed to the development and deployment of notable web or enterprise-grade applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining robust backend systems, collaborating closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities shall be to ;

- Backend Service Development

Design, implement, and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable backend services using Django and Flask frameworks.

- API Development & Integration

Build, document, and maintain high-performance RESTful APIs to support frontend applications, mobile clients, and third-party integrations.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to define feature requirements, deployment strategies, and release plans.

- Code Quality & Testing

Write readable, maintainable code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews and implement unit/integration testing using modern testing frameworks.

- Performance Optimization

Monitor and optimize application and database performance, including query tuning and caching strategies to ensure system reliability and responsiveness.

- Troubleshooting & Support

Identify and resolve bugs, contribute to root cause analyses, and participate in production support when needed.

Requirements

- A minimum of 3 years of professional experience building backend systems using Django and/or Flask.

- Proven contributions to deployed, production-grade applications, with demonstrable impact or scale.

- Deep understanding of REST API design principles, methods, and secure data transmission.

- Proficiency in working with both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).

- Familiarity with Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment tools.

- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work autonomously while being a strong team player.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.

- Familiarity with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, S3) or similar cloud platforms.

- Exposure to message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.

- Practical experience writing and maintaining automated tests using pytest, unittest, or Django's Test Framework.

- Experience with logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Sentry) is a plus. Tech Stack Overview

- Backend: Django, Flask - Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB

- Infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform - CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins

- Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3)

Benefits

Performance based incentives
Comprehensive health insurance plans covering medical, dental and vision.
Collaborative, innovative and supportive work environment.
Opportunities for professional development, training and career advancement in the growing field of Technology

MID LEVEL BACKEND DEVELOPER