Backend Developer

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Lagos, Lagos Island, Lagos, NGA
In-Office
Entry level
Fintech • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Design and maintain backend services and APIs, ensuring reliability and performance while collaborating with frontend teams and maintaining security standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

  • Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to ensure seamless integration.

  • Implement robust data models and manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis).

  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance optimization.

  • Maintain high security standards (JWT, OAuth2, HTTPS).

  • Write clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern frameworks (Express.js, KoaJS, NestJS)



Requirements
Qualifications
  • Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js

  • Frameworks: Express.js, Koa.js, NestJS (optional, for structured services)

  • Databases: PostgreSQL (schemas, indexes, migrations), Redis

  • ORM & Query Builders: Objection.js, Knex.js, Sequelize (optional)

  • API Development: RESTful APIs, Swagger / OpenAPI documentation

  • System Design: Normalization rules, entity relationships, relational DB design principles

  • Networking & Protocols: HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), JSON, WebSockets

  • DevOps Knowledge: Linux, SSH keys, Nginx, PM2, CI/CD basics

  • Testing & Quality Assurance: Jest, Mocha/Chai, Supertest

  • Security: JWT, OAuth2, password hashing, HTTPS, CORS policies

  • Version Control: Git, GitHub / GitLab workflows


Benefits
  • Work in a multicultural team based in Lagos. 
  • Opportunity to shape Africa’s entertainment landscape. 
  • Professional growth in a mission-driven company. 
  • Health insurance, all statutory benefits, and a competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards.


Skills Required

  • Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Experience with Node.js frameworks like Express.js and Koa.js
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Redis databases
  • Familiarity with API development and documentation tools like Swagger
  • Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and Linux systems
  • Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha
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The Company
0 Employees
Year Founded: 2023

What We Do

StreamPay is a financial technology company providing payment solutions and infrastructure for businesses, including unattended retail, and offers a universal payment and tracking method.

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