Zap Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title:Â Backend Developer
Location:Â Lagos
Salary Range: N200,000 – N300,000 / month.
Job Description
- We are seeking an excellent Backend Developer. You will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of our backend infrastructure.
- Closely working with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize the backend systems that power our cryptocurrency exchange platform.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, a deep understanding of blockchain technology, and a passion for creating scalable and reliable systems.
What You’ll Do
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems written in Node.js.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, blockchain engineers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality features and improvements.
- Optimize existing backend code for performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Ensure the security and integrity of our backend systems, implementing best practices for data protection and privacy.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology and implement relevant updates to our platform.
- Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, working closely with support and operations teams to ensure a smooth user experience.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and mentor junior developers.
Requirements
What we seek:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in Node.js backend development with a focus on scalable and high-performance systems.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and the Node.js environment.
- Experience working with blockchain technologies, particularly in the context of cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Solid understanding of database systems, both relational and NoSQL (MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as Amazon Web Services(AWS)
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to:Â [email protected]Â using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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