09/03/2026
We are looking for a seasoned Backend Engineer with 3+ years of experience to design, develop, and scale robust server-side applications. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver who excels at building high-performance systems, managing complex data architectures, and delivering seamless API integrations.
You will work within a cross-functional environment to build secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions that power our core product offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
•System Architecture: Design and maintain scalable server-side logic and high-concurrency architectures.
•API Design: Build and optimize secure RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for web and mobile integrations.
•Performance Engineering: Implement caching strategies (e.g., Redis) and optimize database queries to ensure low-latency responses.
•State Management: Develop complex workflows, such as USSD session handling and asynchronous task processing.
•Code Quality: Write clean, testable, and maintainable code while enforcing standards through rigorous code reviews.
•Database Management: Architect relational schema designs and manage data migrations using ORMs and raw SQL where necessary.
•Collaboration: Partner with Frontend and Product teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Required Qualifications:
•Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in backend development using high-level languages (Python, Go, or Ruby).
•Technical Depth: Strong proficiency in a major web framework and a deep understanding of MVC/MVT patterns.
•Data Modeling: Expert knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and performance tuning.
•API Ecosystems: Proven track record of building and documenting production-grade APIs.
•Testing & CI/CD: Experience with automated testing frameworks and version control (Git).
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, container orchestration, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
•Asynchronous Systems: Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Celery for background task processing.
•Frontend Literacy: Basic understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJs or NextJs) for better full-stack collaboration.
How to Apply:
Send your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience with scalable backend systems to [email protected] by 12th March 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
