Backend Developer

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  
• A relevant professional qualification is an added advantage
  

Work Experience Requirement:

• 5+ years of experience in software development and at least two (2) years at a supervisory level
  
• 5+ years of working with backend technologies (Python, Golang, C#)
  
• 4+ years of experience with open source RDBMS technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and designing efficient data models
  
• 1 year of experience with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment
  
• Demonstrable experience of working with front-end technologies is an advantage
  
• Basic understanding of UI/UX principles to ensure a good user experience.
  
• Understanding and implementation of security protocols across both front-end and back-end.
  
• Experience working in Agile environments, participating in sprints, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve issues in development, ensuring optimal performance.
  

• Write high-quality, clean, efficient, scalable, and reusable code that meets user requirements and industry best practices.
  
• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end applications, integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic to ensure functionality, performance, and a seamless user experience.
  
• Maintain, test, and optimise back-end components for efficiency and alignment with organisational goals, write and execute unit and integration tests to validate core functionalities.
  
• Manage application deployments to UAT, pilot, and production environments using automated pipelines.
  
• Incorporate robust security measures throughout the development pipeline, ensuring compliance with organisational security policies and industry standards.
  
• Conduct peer code reviews to uphold code quality and ensure maintainable applications.
  
• Participate in Agile development practices such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to improve team collaboration and project efficiency.
  
• Develop and maintain internal and external-facing APIs and integrate applications with third-party platforms to enhance application utility and stakeholder convenience.
  
• Produce and update detailed technical documentation for applications and APIs, reflecting development changes and supporting continuity.
  
• Provide technical support and training to end users, engage with internal and external stakeholders for business requirements and third-level support, manage code using Git, and contribute to innovation in organisational solutions.