Backend Engineer (Node.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