Senior Software Developer – Full Stack at Sahara Group Full Time

Job Title: Senior Software Developer – Full Stack

Job Identification: 351
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Accountabilities

• Build, test, and deploy full-stack applications (both front-end and back-end), ensuring they are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Work alongside product managers, business analysts, and other key stakeholders to design and deliver essential software solutions for the business.
• Utilize front-end technologies such as React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and other modern frameworks.
• Develop back-end services using technologies such as Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Java, or equivalent server-side frameworks.
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs, integrating them with front-end applications and other systems.
• Design and manage databases like SQL Server, MySQL, and MongoDB, along with caching systems such as Redis.
• Focus on automating business processes by pinpointing areas for efficiency improvements and creating solutions to automate repetitive tasks and workflows.
• Guarantee the production of high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to industry-standard best practices and coding guidelines.
• Engage in Agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, and code reviews, to facilitate iterative and ongoing improvements.
• Continuously enhance the performance, security, and scalability of applications and workflows.
• Provide hands-on development knowledge throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements and analysis to deployment and post-launch support.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development with a proven track record of building web and mobile applications.
• Strong experience with front-end technologies, such as React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proficient in back-end development with experience in Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Java, or similar frameworks.
• Extensive experience working with databases like SQL Server, MySQL, MongoDB, and caching mechanisms such as Redis.
• Experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud services and deployment platforms such as AWS, Azure, or other Cloud.
• Solid experience with Agile methodologies, and hands-on experience in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

Skills & Competencies:

• Hands-on expertise in full-stack development, with a strong ability to work on both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming skills, with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and develop solutions that align with business goals.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on practical business applications and process optimization.
• Effective Communication and Relationship Building
• Analytical Thinking and Sound Decision Making
• Proactive and Solution-Oriented Mindset
• Strong Business Orientation and Strategic Focus.

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2025.