Senior Backend Engineer at Traction Apps Full Time

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are looking for driven passionate problem solvers and self-starters to join our team.
• In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of best-in-class people strategies which will drive Traction forward as an employer of choice and support the organization in achieving its vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Overview of the Role

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server- side logic
• Writing reusable, testable, readable and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications and APIs
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions which may include databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.
• Participation in the process of creating technical specifications
• Integration and unit testing developed code
• Mentoring fellow developers
• Actively taking part in the research of new technologies and solutions
• Working closely together with front-end developers
• Owning delivery end-to-end and releasing code to several deployment environments without hitches or inconsistencies.
• Treating team success as personal success
• Translating learning into systematic improvement
• The development of tests and documentation as required
• Integration of external services where necessary

 Attributes of the Ideal Candidate

• Candidates should possess an HND / B.Sc Degree
• 4 – 7+ years’ experience in backend engineering
• Experience designing APIs taking a RESTful approach and provide adequate documentation for API users
• Preferred stack is Golang, NodeJS, Java
• Experience with Test Driven Development and writing high coverage tests
• Ability to deploy code, manage, monitor and scale servers required. AWS Experience is preferred
• Experience with containerization. Docker, Kubernetes similar technologies a plus. Computer Science or related degree
• A track record of responsibility and an ability to think critically though difficult technical problems
• Golang experience preferred but not compulsory
• Experience working in fintech industry a plus.

Why Traction

• Join a high-potential organization. This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling business where we expect you to approach things differently, and solve problems for business owners
• Meaningful Rewards: Competitive Base Pay, Flexible Leave Plan, Health Insurance
• Captain your career path. Live, work, and breathe in an environment with limitless opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally. A personal learning budget used to invest in your growth
• The Best Team. Working with a motivated and talented team plus regular team bonding events
• Top-notch private health insurance
• Online therapy and wellbeing benefit
• Learning budget.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Note: Traction Apps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not, and will not discriminate in employment on any basis prohibited by applicable law.