Software Developer

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We're looking for a skilled Software Developer to join our growing engineering team and help design, build, and maintain scalable web and mobile applications that serve thousands of users across Nigeria and beyond.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and taking ownership of features from concept through deployment.
• You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to turn ideas into reliable, well-tested, production-ready software — while continuously improving our codebase, tooling, and engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security
• Document technical specifications, system designs, and internal processes
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Participate in Agile ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code following industry best practices
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software features across the full stack (frontend, backend, and APIs)
• Mentor junior developers and interns as needed.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services (payment gateways, SMS/USSD providers, cloud services, etc.)
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain code quality
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure application reliability
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical planning for new features and systems
• Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and recommend improvements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript), Python, Java, PHP, or Go
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and/or GraphQL
• Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git/GitHub/GitLab
• 2–5 years of professional software development experience
• Solid experience with frontend technologies: **HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and a modern framework such as React, Vue, or Angular
• Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Qualifications:

• Understanding of data protection regulations (e.g., **NDPR**)
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced tech environment
• Experience with containerization tools (**Docker, Kubernetes**)
• Exposure to mobile development (**React Native, Flutter, Swift, or Kotlin**)
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Relevant certifications (AWS Certified Developer, Scrum Master, etc.).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Experience integrating Nigerian payment gateways (**Paystack, Flutterwave, Interswitch**)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Soft Skills: Communication, collaboration, problem-solving, time management, adaptability |
• Tools: Git, Docker, Jira/Trello, Postman, VS Code |
• Technical: Full-stack development, API design, database management, debugging, testing |
• Methodology: Agile/Scrum, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Code Review practices.

What We Offer

• Performance-based bonuses and salary reviews
• Paid annual leave + public holidays.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented team culture
• Modern equipment (laptop provided)
• Pension contribution as per Nigerian labor law
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage for you (and optionally dependents)
• Opportunity to work on impactful products used by real customers at scale
• Competitive salary; N200,000 - N300,000 per month - paid promptly, monthly
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Learning & development budget (courses, certifications, conferences)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated CV/resume, a brief cover letter (max 300 words) explaining why you're a great fit, Links to your GitHub profile and/or portfolio (required) and Links to live projects or apps you've built (Optional) to: [email protected] using "Software Developer Application – [Your Name]" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background.